You asked and we answered! Many of you asked about creating some more budget-friendly, easy weeknight meals that might help you get supper on the table a little more easily. I did just that! Each week, I’ll be posting a new easy recipe for y’all!
This recipe combines the flavors of the old standby chicken spaghetti and brings it up to the top of the stove making it much quicker. This is sure to be a hit at your house. Folks at my table, even my two-year-old, are quite fond of it.
Y’all enjoy!
Ingredients
- 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 – 16 oz box of penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 – 10 oz can of cream of mushroom soup
- 1 lb Velveeta Cheese
- 1 – 10 oz can of Ro*Tel Tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
Directions
- Fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water and a tablespoon of salt. Bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to medium high and add 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Simmer chicken for 15 to 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked throughout. * Note: cooking the chicken on high boil will make it tough, so be sure to have the water just barely boiling. Also, if you’re using frozen chicken breasts, be sure they are completely thawed before cooking or they will be though as show leather.
- Remove the chicken breast from the water and skim off any fat on the top. Add your pasta to the chicken water. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until pasta is done to your liking.
- Meanwhile, in a medium sized pot, combine Rotel tomatoes, diced Velveeta, cream of mushroom soup, and garlic over medium-low heat.
- Stir until Velveeta is melted and the sauce is warmed through. Be careful not to get the eye too hot as the cheese will scorch quickly.
- Once the chicken has cooled, piece it with your hands. You can chop it finely as well.
- Once the pasta is done, drain it and return to the large pot. Add chicken and sauce. Mix to combine and serve.
Chicken Spaghetti Remix
Prep Time20 mins
Total Time45 mins
Ingredients
- 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (16-oucne) box of penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can of cream of mushroom soup
- 1 lb Velveeta Cheese
- 1 (10-ounce) can of Ro*Tel Tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water and a tablespoon of salt. Bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to medium high and add 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Simmer chicken for 15 to 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked throughout. * Note: cooking the chicken on high boil will make it tough, so be sure to have the water just barely boiling. Also, if you’re using frozen chicken breasts, be sure they are completely thawed before cooking or they will be though as show leather.
- Remove the chicken breast from the water and skim off any fat on the top. Add your pasta to the chicken water. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until pasta is done to your liking.
- Meanwhile, in a medium sized pot, combine Rotel tomatoes, diced Velveeta, cream of mushroom soup, and garlic over medium-low heat.
- Stir until Velveeta is melted and the sauce is warmed through. Be careful not to get the eye too hot as the cheese will scorch quickly.
- Once the chicken has cooled, piece it with your hands. You can chop it finely as well.
- Once the pasta is done, drain it and return to the large pot. Add chicken and sauce. Mix to combine and serve.
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Sarah says
YUM! I can’t wait to try this! =)
Becky B says
I love chicken spaghetti!! This recipe is sooo good!!
Judith says
This looks great! I’ve seen recipes for chicken spaghetti but have been put off by the length of the recipe. I can’t wait to try yours!
Stacey says
This one is so much easier! Let me know what you think.
Judy says
Stacey this looks so good, can’t wait to make it for my family! Will be looking forward to seeing more easy recipes too, just in time for a new school year.
Stacey says
Thanks! We’ve got some fun recipe coming up in the next two weeks for lunch boxes and after school snacks.
Allison L says
Love chicken spaghetti. It’s one of the few things my picky three year old will eat without fuss. My only thing is that I have to stick with regular spaghetti instead of another type of pasta. He is a textural and sight eater and if something doesn’t look the same, he won’t eat it.
Stacey says
It shouldn’t make any difference at all which pasta you use. I hope you’re little one likes it!
Kate says
I made this and it was a huge hit! It made a lot but the 4 of us managed to eat it in a couple days. Even the leftovers were good. This will be a go to recipe!
Stacey says
I’m so glad!! Thanks for letting me know, Kate! I hope you’ll find even more you enjoy!
Virginia Holder says
Recipe says 3 chicken breasts, directions say 4. I’ll use 4 but thought you might clarify.
Stacey says
Thanks, Virginia. I’ll get it fixed.
Kimberly Leverett Osburn says
I think I’ve found what’s for supper @ Our House tonight along with some of Christy Jordan’s Ten Minute Rolls and buttered broccoli. I have leftover chicken from one I boiled to make Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole Saturday. I also have leftover Chile con Queso. So I’ve eliminated the middle man so to speak. Thanks for sharing this recipe Stacy. <3 Kim
Stacey says
Sounds delish! I hope you enjoyed it!
Kimberly McBride says
Too Delicious to Be So Easy!!! Who says that scrumptious has to be a headache and a half? Thank you so much for your yummy recipe. My family thought that I slaved over a stove, and they ate every bite. If you knew how picky they are you would realize what a gift you have given me, lol. The penne pasta is PERFECT, and I never would have thought to boil it in the broth, but it makes such a difference! Thank you from this Southern mom & Mimi!
Stacey says
LOL! I’m so glad that everyone enjoyed it and it made you look like a rock star!!
Denise Andrews says
I put this recipe down for tonight when I made our weekly menu this weekend. Well, 3 days later I am down with walking pneumonia. Luckily, I had already boiled the chicken and had the broth in the fridge. My husband who is awesome around the house but does not cook, fixed this tonight. It was GREAT and easy for him to make! Thank you for sharing!
Stacey says
I hate to hear you’re sick but glad you got to enjoy a homecooked meal! Feel better soon!
Caylin says
I loooovvvveee this stuff so much! It’s so yummy and very easy for beginners in the kitchen like myself. Thanks!
Stacey says
Ha! I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed it, Caylin!!