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Creamy Southern Spaghetti Bake

A comforting one-pan pasta bake filled with creamy goodness, chicken, and cheese, perfect for a cozy night.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 12 oz spaghetti Use your preferred type.
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken Can use leftover chicken.
  • 8 oz cream cheese Softened.
  • 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup Can be substituted with cream of mushroom.
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 oz packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Divided into two portions.
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 6 slices bacon Cooked and crumbled.
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Optional for garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook spaghetti until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, ranch mix, garlic powder, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Fold in cooked chicken, 1½ cups cheddar, Parmesan, and the cooked spaghetti.
Baking
  1. Pour the mixture into the baking dish. Top with the remaining cheddar and crumbled bacon.
  2. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  3. Let the dish rest for 5–10 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

This dish can be stored in the fridge for about 3–4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven for best results. For extra creaminess, add a splash of milk to the sauce mixture before folding in other ingredients.