Description
Irresistible Spicy Southern Chicken Spaghetti is a flavor-packed comfort food that combines creamy pasta with spicy southern flavors, perfect for satisfying family dinners or entertaining guests. This cheesy, spicy chicken casserole is easy to prepare and loaded with bold seasonings, making it a must-try recipe for spice lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (preferably rotisserie or baked)
- 12 oz spaghetti pasta
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent; add garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shredded chicken to the skillet, then pour in sweet chili sauce and heavy cream or Greek yogurt. Stir until heated through and well combined.
- Mix cooked spaghetti with the chicken and sauce mixture in a large bowl. Stir in most of the shredded cheddar and Parmesan cheeses.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the chili powder and chili sauce.
- Use leftover or rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
- Top with extra cheese before baking for a cheesier crust.
- Replace heavy cream with Greek yogurt for a healthier dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg