Description
Indulge in the delightful Creamy Southern Spaghetti Bake, a comforting casserole that brings together tender chicken, a flavorful ranch cream sauce, and a generous layer of melted cheese topped with crispy bacon. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or potlucks, and it’s guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. With minimal prep time and simple cooking steps, you can easily create this creamy masterpiece that will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds. Serve it family-style or in individual portions, and enjoy the rich flavors that make this spaghetti bake an irresistible choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 oz ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 6 slices cooked bacon (crumbled)
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook spaghetti until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Gently fold in shredded chicken, 1½ cups cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and drained spaghetti until well combined.
- Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and 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.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving; garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg