Description
Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel is a comforting and delicious meal that combines tender chicken, creamy cheese, and zesty tomatoes for a satisfying experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy-to-make dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel Tomatoes
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cooking until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from pot and shred.
- Boil Your Spaghetti: In a separate pot, boil salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente according to package directions. Drain.
- Mix It All Together: In the same pot used for chicken, add Rotel tomatoes and cream cheese over low heat until melted. Stir in shredded chicken and drained spaghetti.
- Add Cheese: Mix in shredded cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust consistency with pasta water if needed.
- Serve: Plate the dish and garnish with extra cheese or herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg