Creamy Southern Spaghetti Bake
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Southern Spaghetti Bake. This delightful casserole is loaded with tender shredded chicken, a rich ranch-flavored cream sauce, and topped with layers of melted cheddar cheese and crispy bacon. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves about 8 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Fold in cooked chicken, 1½ cups cheddar cheese, and spaghetti until well combined.
- Pour mixture into the baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of the casserole (approx. 224g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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