Cheesy Rotel Chicken Spaghetti
If you’re craving something rich, creamy, and packed with bold flavor, this cheesy Rotel chicken spaghetti is about to become a new favorite. Tender chicken, perfectly cooked noodles, and melty Velveeta come together with zesty Rotel and savory onion for the ultimate comfort dish.
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Finished with plenty of gooey colby jack cheese and a sprinkle of fresh green onions, it’s the kind of easy, crowd-pleasing meal everyone goes back for seconds.
Ingredients List
- Chicken
- Noodles
- Butter
- Onion
- Velveeta
- Rotel
- Colby jack cheese
- Green onions
You will need the following items to make this recipe:
- Measuring cup
- Large pot
- Colander
- Large skillet
- Large spoon or spatula
- Forks
- 9×13 inch casserole dish
Directions:
Preheat the oven. Grease 9×13 baking dish. Chop the onions
Boil the noodles in a large pot until al dente, then drain the water. Set aside.
Cook and shred the chicken. We just cooked it over medium heat, breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooked. But you could do any way you like, or shred a rotisserie chicken even.
Melt the butter, add the onion, cook 5 minutes.
Add cubed Velveeta and Rotel, cook until cheese is melted.
Add noodles and chicken, stir.
Add to the casserole dish, top with cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Garnish with green onions.
Cheesy Rotel Chicken Spaghetti
Cheesy Rotel Chicken Spaghetti is a creamy, comforting casserole packed with tender chicken, melty cheese, and bold Rotel flavor.It’s an easy family dinner that’s perfect for busy nights or feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs chicken, cooked and shredded
- 16 oz spaghetti noodles
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 medium onion
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese
- 10 oz Rotel, undrained
- 1 ½ cups shredded colby jack cheese
- 2 green onions to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Grease 9x13 baking dish. Chop the onions
- Boil the noodles in a large pot until al dente, then drain the water. Set aside.
- Cook and shred the chicken. We just cooked it over medium heat, breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooked. But you could do any way you like, or shred a rotisserie chicken even.
- Melt the butter, add the onion, cook 5 minutes
- Add cubed Velveeta and Rotel, cool until cheese is melted.
- Add noodles and chicken, stir.
- Add to the casserole dish, top with cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions.
