Warm up a cold night with a satisfyingly creamy bake of chicken or turkey in cream of mushroom soup and American cheese with spaghetti noodles. A sprinkling of chopped parsley and bell peppers adds colorful crunch.
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 3 cups shredded American cheese
- 4 cups cooked and cubed chicken
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons diced red bell pepper
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cook spaghetti according to package directions, add oil and salt to cooking water. Drain.
In large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Add soup, broth, seasoned salt and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese. Cook and stir until cheese melts and mixture is smooth. Add spaghetti and chicken or turkey. Mix well. Transfer to 2-quart baking dish. Cover with foil.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Remove foil. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 cups. cheese. Continue baking 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Sprinkle with parsley and bell pepper.