Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast ((rotisserie chicken, chicken thighs, or leftover turkey can also be used))
  • 8 oz spaghetti noodles ((cooked and drained))
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream ((or use a can of either cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup))
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon ((I like the Knorr brand large cubes))
  • 2 Tbsp butter ((salted))
  • 4 oz cream cheese ((1/2 an 8 oz package))
  • 8 oz Velveeta cheese ((cubed))
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese ((shredded or grated))
  • 1 10 oz can RoTel diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • salt & pepper ((to taste))
  • 1 tsp onion powder ((optional))
  • 1 tsp red chili powder ((optional))

Instruction

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter or grease your 9 x 13 baking pan or 2.5 quart casserole dish.
  • Shred your rotisserie chicken or cube up any leftover chicken (or turkey) breast or thigh meat that you have on hand. If needed, cube up raw chicken meat and pan sear with a tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat until cooked through.
  • Cook the pasta until al dente, usually two minutes short of the boxed package instructions. Drain, rinse and set aside.
  • Return the saucepan used for cooking your pasta to the stove top. Add the heavy cream, chicken broth, and chicken bouillon cube ( or canned cream soup with the broth and bouillon cube ). Heat over a medium temperature.
  • Once the heavy cream sauce is warmed, add the butter, cream cheese, Velveeta cheese, shredded cheddar cheese and seasoning (salt, pepper, onion powder, red chili powder). Reduce heat to low and stir frequently until all of the cheese has melted.
  • Layer the cooked pasta, cheese sauce, diced or shredded chicken meat, Rotel tomatoes and toss to combine in the baking pan or dish. Top with any additional cheese, green onions, and/or crushed tortilla chips that you may want as optional add-ons.
  • Bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, just enough to heat all the ingredients and combine the flavors. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.