A quick one-pot chicken spaghetti made with rotisserie chicken, Rotel tomatoes, cream cheese, and shredded Mexican cheese for a creamy, cheesy weeknight meal.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Servings: 4servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
12ouncesspaghettibroken in half
4cupschicken broth
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoongarlic powder
1/4teaspoononion powder
2cupsrotisserie chicken
110 ounce canRotel tomatoes, undrained
4ouncescream cheesesoftened
1cupShredded Mexican cheese
optional: chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
Break the spaghetti in half and place it in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the chicken broth, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring once to separate the noodles.
Reduce heat to medium-low (a gentle simmer). Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spaghetti is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 12–15 minutes (or follow the package timing for al dente).
Lower the heat to low. Add the rotisserie chicken, undrained Rotel tomatoes, and the cream cheese (cut into pieces to help it melt). Stir until the cream cheese begins to melt and coat the pasta.
Add the shredded Mexican cheese and stir until all the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth and evenly combined. Taste and add more salt if needed.
If the sauce is too thick, thin it by stirring in a little additional chicken broth until you reach the desired consistency.
Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley if desired and serve immediately. Store any leftovers in an airtight container and reheat, thinning with a bit of chicken broth if the sauce tightens.
Equipment
Equipment
Dutch Oven
Notes
7. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley if desired and serve immediately. Store any leftovers in an airtight container and reheat, thinning with a bit of chicken broth if the sauce tightens.