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Classic Southern Chicken Spaghetti

A southern classic of ooey gooey cheesy chicken spaghetti with Rotel. The best recipe I'll ever be given while drunk on a bus in Mexico.

A finished serving of Classic Southern Chicken Spaghetti

Ingredients

  • 16 oz chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 16 oz spaghetti noodles
  • 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup, 10¾ oz
  • 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chiles, 10 oz
  • 1 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Pinch of garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Cook the chicken in a bit of olive oil until no longer pink.
  2. Cook the spaghetti in boiling water until al dente. Drain.
  3. Return the spaghetti to the pot over low heat. Add the chicken, soup, tomatoes with chiles, and cheese. Mix until combined and the cheese is fully melted.
  4. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then stir until the sauce is hot.
  5. Transfer to a casserole dish and bake uncovered at 350°F for about 15 minutes.

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