Rotel Chicken Spaghetti is a creamy chicken casserole topped with cheddar cheese. This super easy comfort food makes a great family dinner. Plus the rotel adds a satisfying kick of flavor.
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Why this Rotel Chicken Spaghetti Recipe is a Keeper
This easy chicken spaghetti recipe with Rotel combines tender chicken with diced tomatoes and green chilies, along with a creamy sauce and cheese on top. Use rotisserie chicken to make this quick and easy dinner, and cook the spaghetti ahead of time. Here are a few reasons why you’ll love this recipe for chicken spaghetti casserole with spicy Rotel:
- Easy Ingredients: All of the ingredients for creamy chicken spaghetti with Rotel can be found in your kitchen or local grocery store.
- Family Favorite: This cheesy chicken spaghetti casserole will be an easy family favorite.
- Versatile: Easily adjust this southern chicken spaghetti to your tastes and dietary needs.
Can I Use Pre Cooked Chicken?
Yes; using pre-cooked chicken is recommended. This recipe is also a great use for leftover rotisserie chicken or for meal prep purposes.
Ingredient Notes for Rotel Chicken Spaghetti
- Chicken: Use boneless skinless chicken breasts. You can also make this recipe with leftover chicken.
- Spaghetti Noodles: Cook spaghetti ahead of time to al dente. If you want to make this recipe without pasta, try spaghetti squash.
- Rotel Tomatoes: Use one can of diced tomatoes with green chilies.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
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Prep Ahead Suggestions for this Casserole Dinner Recipe
- Make Ahead: Cook the chicken and pasta, then store until ready to bake.
Pro Recipe Tip to Love this Recipe
Add a dollop of sour cream or cream cheese to the sauce for a richer, creamier flavor.
How to Make this Easy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
These are the basic steps for making Rotel chicken tetrazzini. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Cook the Onions
Melt butter in a large pot. Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Then, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
2. Add Chicken and Rotel
Stir in cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, Rotel, chicken, and half of the pasta water. Stir until combined. Then, add the spaghetti and stir. Slowly add pasta water until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
3. Bake the Casserole
Pour the casserole mixture into a 13×9 casserole dish. Top with shredded cheddar cheese. Cover with aluminum foil. Place in the oven and bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted.
How to Store, Reheat and Use Leftover Easy Rotel Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel
- Storing: Store leftover spaghetti casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Reheating: Reheat this chicken spaghetti dish in the microwave until warmed through. Chicken rotel is an easy dinner to reheat.
- Using Leftovers: Leftover casserole will be good for up to 3-5 days.
Variations and Substitutions to Make Chicken Spaghetti Recipe with Rotel
- Cheese: Top the chicken casserole with pepper jack cheese, queso, or Velveeta cheese.
- Salsa: Add salsa to the casserole or try fire roasted rotel.
- Protein: Use turkey instead of chicken for this dish.
- Soup: Use a low sodium can of cream of chicken soup or low sodium chicken broth.
Easy Dinner Recipe FAQs
Serve this recipe with chicken enchiladas, minestrone soup, or cream style corn.
Yes; try adding fresh tomatoes, celery, mushrooms, etc.
Use fat free soups or a lighter cheese.
Expert Tips for Making Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: A great recipe for a potluck or buffet dinner. Simply increase the ingredients proportionally.
- Different Cheese: Try using Mexican or Italian cheese blends to top the casserole.
- Fresh Herbs: Top off with some fresh basil or parsley to bring out a fresh flavor.
- Lasagna: Make with Lasagna noodles instead of spaghetti, and layer the ingredients.
Rotel Chicken Spaghetti
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 Medium Onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 10.5 ounces Cream of Chicken Soup, 1 can
- 10.5 ounces Cream of Mushroom Soup, 1 can
- 10 ounces Rotel, 1 can
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast, chopped
- 16 ounces Cooked Spaghetti
- 1 cup Pasta Water
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter.
- Add onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Stir in both cans of soup, Rotel, chicken and half of the pasta cooking water. Stir until combined.
- Add spaghetti and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Add additional pasta cooking water until sauce reaches desired consistency.
- Pour into a 13×9 casserole dish.
- Top with cheddar cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes, or until heated through and cheese has melted.
Christina’s Notes
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: A great recipe for a potluck or buffet dinner. Simply increase the ingredients proportionally.
- Different Cheese: Try using Mexican or Italian cheese blends to top the casserole.
- Fresh Herbs: Top off with some fresh basil or parsley to bring out a fresh flavor.
- Lasagna: Make with Lasagna noodles instead of spaghetti, and layer the ingredients.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, scroll up on the page.
This is such a comforting dish. And it’s perfect for any occasion. Btw, I love yout recipe!
Wonderful chicken recipes Thanks
absolutely delicious…. I used large elbow macaroni and less cheese but made it all on thr stove top.
truly is a keeper
This is definitely going to be a busy-week go to! Even my picky eaters like this one.
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing chicken spaghetti casserole recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
My Grandmother use to make dish. I am so glad to find it again. Thanks for posting it.
You are very welcome! It’s a big hit in our house 🙂
This casserole sounds super yummy.
I really like this, My kids don’t like tomato sauce, so I know they will like this. I am going to make it next week. I am putting it on my menu plan.
We use a lot of Campbell’s soups for our casseroles and other meals, too. They add a lot of flavor and help to hearty up the plate.
Looks good! Do you use the mild, regular, or hot can of Rotel? #client
We use mild so it’s not too spicy for my little guy.
I bet my kids would both love this meal – thanks!
Quick and Easy is just what I want to hear when I’m looking at a recipe! Thanks!
This sounds great. I have never had chicken in spaghetti.
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Thanks, Jill! It’s my son’s favorite meal! If it were up to him, we’d have it at least 3x per week! 🙂
I wish my hubby were like your little man haha! My hubs doesn’t like pasta, which is insane. This spaghetti looks soo good, I’m gonna try it when the hubs is gone!
You definitely should! It’s so good!
Love easy casseroles, this one sounds delicious!
Pinned 🙂
My kids are the same way. They wont touch certain foods but devour pasta. Anything pasta they love. I can see why your little guy loves this! It looks great!
True story: The day that Chris (Foods Thoughts of a Chef Wannabe) posted that recipe, my husband was standing over my shoulder, begging me to make it. I promised that I would, but then life got away from me.
So TODAY… he just happened to come home for lunch (he works 3 miles from home) and what does he see? YOUR recipe!
Oh my gosh… I guess it need to make it now!
That is sooo funny! Let me know if he likes it! My son can’t get enough. He would eat it every day if I let him!