Description
A comforting dish of tender spaghetti enveloped in a creamy cheesy sauce topped with crispy bacon, perfect for any family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the spaghetti until just al dente, drain it, and set it aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in the shredded cooked chicken, 1½ cups of the cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and the drained spaghetti until everything is well-coated.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and top it with the remaining cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before garnishing with parsley and serving warm.
Notes
For variations, consider adding sautéed bell peppers or spinach. Substitute bacon for turkey bacon for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: spaghetti, bake, creamy, southern, comfort food