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Creamy Southern Spaghetti Bake

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

A comforting and creamy pasta bake featuring shredded chicken, a luscious sauce, and topped with cheese and bacon.


Ingredients

  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the spaghetti until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Fold in the cooked chicken, 1½ cups of cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and the cooked spaghetti.
  5. Pour the mixture into your baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  6. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
  7. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  8. Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Customize by adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.