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Out Of This World Rotel Chicken Spaghetti

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Out Of This World Rotel Chicken Spaghetti is a family favorite one-pan meal. Made with tender chicken, tomatoes and green chilies tossed in a creamy, cheesy sauce, this is pasta casserole taken to a whole new level! This easy to make recipe is always a hit at the supper table, potlucks and makes a great freezer meal.

A delicious spoonful of this easy to make casserole with spaghetti, chicken, Rotel tomatoes and chiles, cream cheese, sour cream and cheddar cheese.

Comfort food. Pasta. Casserole. Those things just go together in my mind. Whenever I hear that someone is serving up a casserole with pasta, I automatically think of comfort food. We all need it, right? You know what I mean. Food that makes you feel good, kind of like a warm hug.

Whether you need some extra loving or are celebrating a good day, a casserole loaded with pasta and other great ingredients is always in order. My version of Rotel Chicken Spaghetti is on my family’s shortlist of out of this world good things in life. I’ve taken this popular recipe and changed it up a bit.

I’ve taken out the canned soup, (I’m not being a food snob, I just can’t do that stuff) and instead added cream cheese and sour cream. There’s no processed cheese here but there are loads of shredded sharp cheddar. YES! I’ve also added more tomatoes and green chilies to make this baked pasta casserole extra flavorful. Last but not least, I decided to go all-in and added a topping of crushed tortillas and more cheese.

A closeup of the deliciously cheesy topping to this casserole that's made with spaghetti, chicken, Rotel tomatoes and chiles, cream cheese, sour cream and cheddar cheese.

Ingredients Needed For Rotel Chicken Spaghetti

Shredded Cooked Chicken
Spaghetti
Rotel Tomatoes and Chilies
Cream Cheese
Sour Cream
Cheddar Cheese
Cumin
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Tortilla Chips

On a white plate next to warm bread, sits a single serving of Out of This World Rotel Chicken Spaghetti casserole.

How To Make Rotel Chicken Spaghetti

Preheat oven. Prepare a baking pan with parchment paper or foil.
Season chicken with salt and pepper and place on the pan. Roast in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes until done.
While chicken is baking, cook pasta according to package directions. When done, drain and set aside.
Lightly coat an 11×17 inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. To a large pot, over medium-low heat, add cooked chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, both cans of Rotel tomatoes and chilies, cumin, salt, garlic and, onion powder. Stir together until cream cheese is melted.
Add-in 2 cups of cheddar cheese and stir. Add cooked pasta and stir together until noodles are coated. Pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle top of casserole with crushed tortilla chips and remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until heated through and top of casserole is golden brown and cheese is melted. Remove from oven and serve.

Tips For Making This Recipe

Use a large pot. Fill it with 4 quarts of water for every pound of pasta. This way, you’re not crowding the pot.
Season the water with at least a tablespoon of salt, more is fine. This is crucial to having a flavorful dish.
Bring the water up to a boil and add the pasta. Stir with tongs or a large spoon so that the pasta does not stick together.
Cook according to the package but TEST by tasting before the recommended time is up. You want the pasta to be cooked “al dente” which means it should be chewy and not soggy.

A heaping spoonful of this easy to make casserole with spaghetti, chicken, Rotel tomatoes and chiles, cream cheese, sour cream and cheddar cheese.

People Often Ask…

Can You Freeze Rotel Chicken Spaghetti?

This recipe makes a great freezer meal. To make sure it turns out properly, assemble leaving off the crushed tortilla chips and cheese. Cover the casserole with foil and freeze.

You can keep it frozen for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy it, just thaw in the fridge, add the crushed chips and cheese then bake, uncovered for about 30 minutes until the top is golden brown and the casserole is hot.

What Do I Serve With This Casserole?

This is a great one-pan dish that only needs a couple of things to make a complete meal. I like to serve a cool salad alongside it. My favorites are Super Simple Caprese Salad and Tomato Cucumber Salad. For the final touch, add in some warm bread like Garlic Knots or Parmesan Garlic Skillet Rolls.

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