Description
A rich, cheesy baked pasta loaded with tender chicken and savory mushrooms—pure comfort food for feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- Spaghetti
- Mushrooms
- Heavy cream
- Butter
- Garlic, minced
- Chicken broth
- Cream cheese
- Shredded cheddar or mozzarella
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt & black pepper
- Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti until just al dente; drain and set aside.
- Sauté mushrooms in butter until golden; add garlic briefly.
- Stir in cream, broth, and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add shredded chicken and seasonings; simmer gently.
- Fold spaghetti into the sauce until fully coated.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with shredded cheese and Parmesan.
- Bake 30–35 minutes until bubbly, melty, and lightly golden; garnish and serve.
Notes
- Oven Temp: 190°C / 375°F
- For a lighter version, consider using low-fat cream cheese.
- Can substitute chicken with turkey or a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg