Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Bake

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"Cooked turkey may be substituted for the chicken if desired."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 4 -6 ounces spaghetti, broken in half
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced (to taste)
• 1 cup canned mushroom slices, drained (optional)
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained and cut up
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
• 1⁄2 cup milk or 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 1⁄2 cups Velveeta cheese, cubed
• 2 cups chicken, cooked and cut into cubes
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, partially thawed
• 1⁄3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• cheddar cheese (optional)

directions

1. Set oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Butter a 3-quart casserole dish.
3. Cook spaghetti until just al dente; drain and rinse under cold water then set aside.
4. In a large frypan or Dutch oven fry the chopped bacon with onion and garlic until the bacon is crisp then blend in flour.
5. Add in undrained tomatoes, soup and milk; cook and mix until thickened and bubbly.
6. Add in the Velveeta cheese; stir until melted.
7. Add in the cooked spaghetti, cubed chicken, mushrooms (if using) and peas; mix to combine.
8. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
9. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
10. Bake uncovered for about 40-45 minutes.
11. If desired sprinkle grated cheddar or mozzeralla on top of the casserole the last 15-20 minutes of baking.
12. Delicious!

Reviews

[amandakroes]

I tried this recipe 2 years ago and made it for guests. I always get asked to make it. I had to come back on here and search for 30min to find it,