Creamy, cheesy, and full of bold Southern spice, this Spicy Southern Chicken Spaghetti is comfort food at its best. Perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or freezing for later.
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
8 oz spaghetti, broken in half
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1–2 jalapeños, diced (optional)
1 (10 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
1 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp Cajun or Creole seasoning
2 tbsp butter
Salt and black pepper to taste
Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a skillet, melt butter. Sauté onion until soft, add garlic and jalapeños.
Stir in tomatoes, cream soup, cream cheese, and 1 cup cheddar. Melt and stir.
Add chicken broth and seasoning. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
Combine with pasta and chicken. Mix well.
Transfer to a greased 9×13 baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar.
Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly. Garnish with parsley and serve.
For more heat, add crushed red pepper or hot sauce.
Use gluten-free pasta and soup for allergy-friendly version.
Freezes well up to 3 months.
Add corn or black beans for Tex-Mex flavor.