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Creamy Southern Spaghetti Bake

A creamy and cheesy spaghetti bake with chicken and bacon, perfect for gatherings and comforting weeknight dinners.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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). Grease your 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the spaghetti in boiling water until it is al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
  4. Fold in the cooked shredded chicken, 1½ cups of the cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan, and the drained spaghetti.
  5. Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it evenly. Top with remaining cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  7. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

This dish can easily be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge until ready to bake.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Paleo

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: spaghetti, bake, creamy, southern, chicken, comfort food