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Baked Chicken Spaghetti
Baked chicken spaghetti is an easy dinner casserole. Tender pieces of chicken tossed with tender noodles and a creamy tomato sauce.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 40 min👤 The Recipe Critic📖 therecipecritic
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●oven
- ●pot
- ●colander
- ●skillet
- ●dutch oven
- ●baking dish
📝 Preparation Steps
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preheat
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Set the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
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boil
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In a large pot, bring 4 quarts water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon kosher salt, stir to dissolve. Add in 1 pound spaghetti, cook according to package directions until al dente, about ⏱️ 10 minutes. Drain the noodles in a colander and rinse with cool water for about ⏱️ 30 seconds to stop the cooking.
quarts water4kosher salt (for seasoning pasta)1 tablespoonspaghetti1 pound
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cook
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Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add ½ cup finely chopped yellow onion, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Sauté until onions are translucent, about ⏱️ 3 minutes.
olive oil2 tablespoonsminced garlic1 tablespoonItalian seasoning1 teaspoon
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cook
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Add 2 cups marinara sauce, stir to combine. Cook until the sauce is hot, about 2 to ⏱️ 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in ½ cup heavy cream. Season the sauce with more salt and pepper to taste.
marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)2 cups
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mix
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Add the drained spaghetti to the sauce, stir to combine. Add 2 cups cooked shredded chicken and mix. Transfer the pasta to a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
spaghetti1 poundcooked shredded chicken2 cups
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sprinkle
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Sprinkle the pasta with 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese and ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese.
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bake
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Cover with foil and bake until the cheese melts and the pasta is hot, about 15 to ⏱️ 20 minutes. For a more browned surface, remove the foil, and broil the casserole until lightly browned, about 2 to ⏱️ 5 minutes.
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garnish
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Garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
chopped parsley1 tablespoon
Nutrition Facts
calories
459 kcal
fat Content
19 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
5 g
sodium Content
1452 mg
protein Content
24 g
cholesterol Content
64 mg
carbohydrate Content
48 g
saturated Fat Content
9 g
unsaturated Fat Content
9 g
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