Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

Recipe: Nutrition
Egg-free
Nut-free
Soy-free
Low-Fat
Low-Sodium
Low-Sugar
Dish type
Dinner
Serves
8
Ready in
1 hour 10 minutes*

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. dried spaghetti
  • 1 1/2 to 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves or thighs
  • 1 (8-oz.) pkg. sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3 tbsp. flour
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 (12-oz.) can evaporated milk
  • 1 (2-oz.) jar sliced pimiento, drained and chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar

Directions

Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes*
Ready in
1 hour 10 minutes*
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 3-quart rectangular baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain, and transfer to prepared baking dish.
  2. Meanwhile, season chicken with salt and pepper to taste. In a large skillet cook chicken in enough water to cover. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (165°F). Drain; cool slightly. Cut into bite-size pieces. Add to pasta in baking dish.
  3. Using the same skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Stir in mushrooms, onion, celery and bell pepper; cook and stir until tender. In a small bowl whisk together flour and broth. Add to skillet. Cook until mixture is thickened and bubbly, stirring occasionally. Stir in milk, pimiento, ginger and nutmeg. Cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour over pasta mixture in baking dish. Toss gently to coat.
  4. Cover and bake 10 minutes. Remove baking dish from oven. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes more or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size
1
Per Serving
Calories 520, Calories Fat 162, Total Fat 18g, Saturated Fat 10g, Cholesterol 104mg, Sodium 373mg, Carbohydrate 51g, Protein 36g
Serving Size1
Calories520
Calories Fat162
Calories (fat) extra31
Total Fat18g
Total Fat (extra)28
Saturated Fat10g
Saturated Fat (extra)55
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol104mg
Cholesterol (extra)35
Sodium373mg
Sodium (extra)16
Potassium528mg
Carbohydrate51g
Carbohydrate (extra)17
Fiber2g
Fiber (extra)11
Sugars7g
Protein36g
Omega30g
Vitamin A736IU
Vitamin A (extra)15
Vitamin C16mg
Vitamin C (extra)27
Iron2mg
Iron (extra)15