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Ultimate Chicken Spaghetti

Stacey – February 26, 2018 – 440 Comments

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Ultimate Chicken Spaghetti being servedThis post is sponsored by my friends at Family Dollar.  

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Our days are rarely perfect.  We clash with coworkers, fight traffic, experience loss, the list goes on.  And when things turn sour, we often turn toward the things that make us the happiest.  Family, friends, and food often rank high on the scale.  

For many of us, comfort food is where our minds go.  But what is comfort food?  Simply put, it’s food that makes us feel better.  It’s Mom’s chicken soup.  It’s mac and cheese, a steaming bowl of grits or oatmeal, and grilled cheese sandwiches.  

Comfort food is made up of dishes that hold memories for us.  Comfort food makes us happy.

With the loss of our sweet family pet recently, comfort food has been on the menu a lot at the Little household.  Sometimes a hearty stick-to-your ribs meal is just what the heart wants.  

Yeah, yeah, calories… blah, blah, blah, but still.  Calories don’t count when your heart hurts, right???

For me, one of my favorite comfort foods is the classic chicken spaghetti.  You know which one… Velveeta Cheese and Ro*tel tomatoes.  Yep.  That one.  I just love the stuff.

Above photo of Ultimate Chicken Spaghetti in baking dishAnd that chicken spaghetti made perfect sense when my friends at Family Dollar asked me to show y’all my favorite comfort food dish.  It’s funny because we live out of town a little and the closest thing to us is our Family Dollar store, so I always go by there to grab things for supper.  

You’d really be surprised at the selection if you haven’t been in one recently.  They’ve got all the staples covered, and as you can see by this recipe, a whole lot more.  I got everything for this recipe including the frozen chicken breast and the spices!

Ultimate Chicken Spaghetti in baking dish

There’s just something about this gooey, cheesy pasta with just a hint of spice that takes me back to my childhood.  It’s probably one of my all-time favorite dishes.  One bite and I’m instantly taken back to my parents’ worn oak dining room table.  My spot was down at the end of the table and there was a bare spot where I spilled some nail polish remover one time trying to get a label off something.  

They still have that same table and though Dad has worked to repair it, you can still see a little bit of the spot where I used to sit.  I love sitting at that table now and thinking about all the happy times we have spent around it.

Closer photo of Ultimate Chicken Spaghetti

And I just love that this recipe makes a lot.  When it’s just the 3 of us, I’ll divide it into two dishes and either freeze or share the extra one with my parents.  And then there’s the leftovers!  In fact, I’m wishing I had some right now!

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Ultimate Chicken Spaghetti

Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6 to 8
Author Stacey Little | Southern Bite

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (16-ounce) package spaghetti
  • 1 (10-ounce) can Ro*Tel Tomatoes
  • 2 (10.5-ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (16-ounce) package Velveeta cheese
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Place the chicken in a large pot and just cover with water. Cook over medium-low heat until cooked through. Try not to boil the chicken as it can make it tough. Allow to cool enough to handle, then shred using two forks.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large pot, combine the Ro*tel with the juice, undiluted cream of mushroom soup, Velveeta cheese, and cream cheese. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the cheeses have melted. Add the garlic powder and onion powder. Add the shredded chicken and cooked spaghetti. Mix well. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and sprinkle with the shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until heated through and the cheese has melted.
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  1. maricela alvarez

    January 31, 2023 at 1:59 pm

    Totally super delicious !!

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    • Stacey

      January 31, 2023 at 2:59 pm

      Thanks, Maricela!

      Reply
  2. Jessica

    January 30, 2023 at 8:44 pm

    I wanted to like this but it has way too much cheese for my liking! I think I will try less velveeta next time or try a different chicken spaghetti altogether

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    • Stacey

      January 31, 2023 at 9:31 am

      I hate to hear it didn’t turn out quite as you expected. But yes, anything with more than 1 pound of cheese is certainly going to be cheesy. With that being said, you can certainly use less next time.

      Reply
  3. Alma Givens

    January 10, 2023 at 3:07 pm

    Great chicken spaghetti

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    • Stacey

      January 10, 2023 at 3:50 pm

      Thanks!!

      Reply
  4. Teresa Myers

    January 4, 2023 at 3:55 pm

    Wonderful and easy recipe to follow. Great left overs as well. Thanks for posting!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 6, 2023 at 2:03 pm

      So glad to hear you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  5. Leeanne

    December 18, 2022 at 2:51 pm

    Was very good ! Had great flavor and the whole family enjoyed it.

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    • Stacey

      December 20, 2022 at 4:10 pm

      Wonderful!

      Reply
  6. Bernadine

    December 18, 2022 at 1:43 pm

    Quick, easy, and most importantly DELICIOUS !
    Everyone loves it !
    Thank you for generously sharing this recipe !😛

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    • Stacey

      December 20, 2022 at 4:11 pm

      Wonderful! I’m so glad you loved it!

      Reply
  7. B. gray

    December 17, 2022 at 6:04 pm

    Hi can I substitute the ro*tel tomatoes for a different brand of tomato?

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    • Stacey

      December 20, 2022 at 4:29 pm

      Sure! Other brands make tomatoes with peppers or you could just use plain tomatoes, too. But the flavor will be different with just the plain tomatoes.

      Reply
  8. Tempress Heller

    December 15, 2022 at 9:30 pm

    I also add one yellow onion and one red or green bell pepper and saute them and then use that same pot to cook the cheese mixture it really adds a lot of delicious flavor!!! Also added some minced garlic…sooo good!

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    • Stacey

      December 16, 2022 at 3:14 pm

      Sounds great! Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  9. Mary

    December 8, 2022 at 11:13 am

    Hi Stacey! Do you think it would be okay to substitute velveeta queso blanco cheese?

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    • Stacey

      December 8, 2022 at 11:18 am

      I think that would be a delicious substitution! Let me know how it turns out.

      Reply
      • Mary

        December 20, 2022 at 10:18 am

        Thank you! It was fantastic! I definitely recommend giving it a try. Thank you for sharing this recipe with us.

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  10. Jane

    December 1, 2022 at 5:46 pm

    This dish sounds amazing and I really wanted to try it, but my husband isn’t fond of cheesy dishes, so I modified it a little. I halved the recipe for just the two of us. (Super easy to divide. Definite plus!) I started by sautéing onion and poblano pepper, cit in strips. I added cumin and red pepper flakes, then deglazed the pan with tequila. I then added the soup, cheeses, etc. as written. I replaced half of the velvets with white American cheese and also added a can of diced green chilies. I topped it with crushed taco flavor Doritos instead of more cheese. It tuned out delicious!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      December 2, 2022 at 10:08 am

      Thanks for sharing your modifications!

      Reply
  11. Cynthia Woodruff

    November 29, 2022 at 6:26 pm

    My Husband Loved it!

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    • Stacey

      November 30, 2022 at 11:07 am

      So glad to hear it!

      Reply
  12. Mary Catherine Brame

    November 28, 2022 at 11:07 am

    Oh my goodness. I never have cooked a chicken spaghetti velveta TOMATO dish. Always thought it was yucky. Someone told me your tastes changes every 7 years. I live and am a born and bred Charleston SC. girl. So you hear a lot of sayings. Anyway this is fantastic. Really.
    Now as far as your sweet dog story about your sweet girl passing on. I read this recipe through tears. I have six little dogs I love that live with us. My husband and I have lost many many others. One is currently a bit senile and her family hated her and after a long story she is MY love bug. We have good days and confused days I feel your sadness. They have recently found dogs can and do have the genes to love. They love us. We love them too ! Right Stacey ? Bless you and your family and blog.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 29, 2022 at 10:17 am

      Gosh, don’t we?!?! They unconditional love they give us is just unimaginable!

      Reply
  13. Pamela mann

    November 20, 2022 at 3:08 am

    Beverly try this change. 1onion chopped cook in OO till tender. Add the soups but make one tomato soup. Shake in some worchestire for a zing.

    Reply
  14. Monica

    November 19, 2022 at 2:18 pm

    So good…..I never have success when following online recipes. This time it turned out perfectly!!! I didn’t change a thing! Thanks

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 21, 2022 at 2:49 pm

      Fantastic! I work really hard to ensure my recipe are approachable and reliable! Glad to hear it turned out great for you!

      Reply
  15. Lisa

    November 14, 2022 at 10:13 pm

    Sorry, but this is the most disgusting thing I’ve ever made. It has WAYYYYY too much cheese and that mostly because of the velveeta. We’ve never been a velveeta family and it’s going to stay that way. If I ever tried to make this again I’d leave out the velveeta and just put some cheddar cheese in it, but not as much. Sorry, I know a lot of people love this. I tried one more bite the next day, just to make sure it had gotten better. Well it didn’t. I threw it out!!!

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    • Stacey

      November 15, 2022 at 9:26 am

      Sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy it. Yeah, I’d guess folks that don’t like Velveeta probably wouldn’t like a recipe that has a pound of it in it. It might not have been your favorite recipe, but “the most disgusting thing” you’ve ever made seems a little extreme. I think, perhaps, you could have come up with a more thoughtful and respectful way to say you didn’t like it. But, as they say… to each his own. 🙂

      Reply
      • Bev

        November 21, 2022 at 1:25 pm

        Yes, I too thought she was rude in her comment. Just accept the fact that everyone has different tastes and move on. There is no need for those comments.

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        • Stacey

          November 21, 2022 at 2:33 pm

          Agreed! Thanks, Bev!

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          • Jo

            November 26, 2022 at 12:52 pm

            Agreed Stacey – we love Velveeta and this recipe was perfect!

          • Stacey

            November 29, 2022 at 10:31 am

            So glad to hear it!

      • Mary Catherine Brame

        November 28, 2022 at 11:12 am

        Be considerate or move on if you HATE a dish. It is hateful and unnecessary to be so aggressive. You need a hug.

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        • Stacey

          November 29, 2022 at 10:16 am

          🙂

          Reply
      • Jane

        November 28, 2022 at 5:54 pm

        I’m glad you addressed the vitriol in this comment. I came looking for this recipe because I happen to have some leftover chicken and leftover spaghetti noodles. I thought I would check comments for any extra info from those who have made it. My husband isn’t a big cheese fan but I am. I’m going into it knowing that I will have to modify it to find middle ground on the cheese. The beauty of cooking is learning the skills to make a recipe your own. No need to criticize or be harsh. I appreciate your recipes and refer to them often. Everything I have tried has been a winner. Keep doing what you do!

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        • Stacey

          November 29, 2022 at 10:14 am

          Thanks so much, Jane! I sure appreciate your kindness!

          Reply
    • jessica nan koivu

      January 7, 2023 at 6:13 am

      I guess if I didn’t like Velveeta I probably wouldn’t use a recipe that calls for Velveeta such as I don’t care for peppers so I’m not gonna make stuffed green peppers thinking that I will like them and I just don’t put green peppers in any of the dishes that I make what a rude comment but anyway my good friend makes chicken spaghetti and it is the one with Velveeta and rotel and this is the one that I am making today I am so excited I will be putting my review in later 😋

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      • Stacey

        January 9, 2023 at 12:35 pm

        I look forward to hearing back from you, Jessica!

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    • Diane lane

      January 10, 2023 at 1:31 pm

      If someone hates velvets cheese to begin with why would someone even make it. Makes no sense to me

      Reply
  16. Bill Lewis

    November 3, 2022 at 9:54 am

    Tuesdays is “Movie Night” with the family we take turns with the food. I fixed this with one minor change I used a Rotisserie Chicken from Sam’s and a fresh medium onion minced in my Ninja Chopper. I live in the piney woods of east Texas ,3 miles past nowhere, my driveway is over a half mile long but fortunately the little town a few miles away just put in a combined Family Dollar and Dollar Tree it opened last week so I got my garlic powder and cream cheese there. It got rave reviews with a call to make it again. Next time it will be the stir fry noodle casserole.

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    • Stacey

      November 4, 2022 at 11:51 am

      So glad to hear it was a hit, Bill!

      Reply
  17. Beverly

    October 25, 2022 at 12:15 pm

    This is just the recipe I was looking for! But in the directions, you say to combine the Rotel with the juice. What juice? Did I miss something?

    Reply
    • Alanis

      October 25, 2022 at 5:22 pm

      Hi Beverly,

      He means to pour in the whole can of tomatoes along with the juice/liquid that comes in the can. Don’t drain it out first. There is no separate ingredient of juice. Hope this helps.

      Reply
      • Stacey

        October 26, 2022 at 9:41 am

        Exactly. Thanks for jumping end to lend a hand!

        Reply
    • Stacey

      October 26, 2022 at 9:42 am

      Just as Alanis said, it simply means that you don’t drain the Ro*tel. You include the juice in the can in the recipe.

      Reply
    • Liz

      December 4, 2022 at 2:11 pm

      Beverly, I believe he means the juice in the can, as in don’t drain it. Good luck!!

      Reply
  18. Amy

    October 22, 2022 at 9:56 am

    This is absolutely delicious and so easy!!!! It makes a ton!!! After cooking the spaghetti I just throw everything in the crockpot until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through. I don’t like to use my oven because it gets the house too hot here in Texas.

    I tried to rate it but it wouldn’t let me.

    FIVE MLLION STARS***************

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    • Amy

      October 22, 2022 at 9:57 am

      Well, it did let me rate it after all!!!!

      Reply
    • Stacey

      October 22, 2022 at 10:54 am

      Ha! Love it! I sure appreciate it, Amy! So glad to hear you’ve enjoyed it!

      Reply
  19. Carla

    October 16, 2022 at 5:25 am

    It was delicious…my whole family loved it😊

    Reply
    • Stacey

      October 17, 2022 at 10:09 am

      I’m so glad!

      Reply
  20. Nancy

    October 5, 2022 at 4:55 pm

    Newbie says posts of recipes are repeating 5 times on my page.

    Reply
  21. Elizabeth

    October 5, 2022 at 2:46 am

    My daughter loves this! She’s autistic and we’re always trying to expand her favorite dishes. This has two of her favorites (cheese and pasta), and her glee when she sees it being served is wonderful. Thanks for sharing!

    FYI, I used two cans of cream of chicken with mushrooms soup for this, and we all love it.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      October 5, 2022 at 9:39 am

      This comment literally made me tear up! Thank you so much and I am so glad she likes it!

      Reply
  22. Deneen Evans

    October 3, 2022 at 6:17 pm

    Absolutely delicious! I didn’t have cream of mushroom so I used cream of chicken and celery. This will be on my favorite list!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      October 5, 2022 at 9:42 am

      That sounds great too!

      Reply
  23. Karen Stancik

    October 3, 2022 at 1:30 pm

    Well, I’m late to the party! I’m making this NOW, and can already give it 5 stars. Some recipes you just know. There will probably be a cayenne and cracker crumb topping because that’s how we roll. Read your comment section and LOVED your, “mind your manners,” reply. Thanks a bunch!

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    • Stacey

      October 5, 2022 at 9:44 am

      That sounds great too!

      Reply
  24. Georgia Grove

    September 28, 2022 at 6:23 pm

    Love this recipe will make more

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    • Stacey

      September 29, 2022 at 1:49 pm

      So glad to hear it!!

      Reply
    • Wendy McClain

      December 2, 2022 at 6:13 pm

      Too mushroomy. Kicking myself for not trusting my gut to use one can of cream of mushroom and one can of cream or chicken and instead going with the 2 cans of cream of mushroom as the recipe suggests. Otherwise, good call with the cream cheese.

      Reply
  25. Anna Sadler

    September 18, 2022 at 4:46 pm

    My family loves your Ultimate Chicken Spaghetti. Definitely a 5 star recipe.

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    • Stacey

      September 19, 2022 at 8:22 am

      Thank you so much Anna!

      Reply
  26. Allison

    September 12, 2022 at 3:41 pm

    This is the best recipe ever. So much for turkey and dressing. My family asks for my chicken spaghetti. My husband asks for it at least 6 times a year. I make it because it’s a wonderfully amazing comfort dish for any occasion! Thank you for bringing my family back to the table. Allison Allen

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    • Stacey

      September 13, 2022 at 8:11 am

      Allison thank you so much!

      Reply
  27. Constance Whitley

    September 10, 2022 at 7:19 pm

    The best chicken spaghetti I’ve ever made. Everyone raved about how good it was. Thanks for sharing.

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    • Stacey

      September 12, 2022 at 10:46 am

      I’m so glad your family LOVED it!

      Reply
  28. Samantha

    August 28, 2022 at 7:43 pm

    I made this and it was amazing! I would like to make this to freeze for my postpartum friend. What would be your recommendations on how long it could be frozen for and reheat instructions? Thank you!

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    • Stacey

      August 29, 2022 at 9:04 am

      I would think it could be frozen up to several months. To reheat I would thaw overnight in refrigerator. Wrap tightly in foil in bake at 350 until heated through. Just keep in mind you can’t put a cold dish in a hot oven!

      Reply
  29. Diane M

    August 19, 2022 at 3:49 pm

    I meant to ask you if you can make and freeze for future gatherings??? I didn’t know with all the different cheeses.

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    • Stacey

      August 22, 2022 at 9:19 am

      Definitely freezes well!

      Reply
  30. Diane Mcinnis

    August 18, 2022 at 12:26 pm

    Love this and ever time I make it, everyone else loves it!

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    • Stacey

      August 19, 2022 at 8:19 am

      This is definitely one of our most popular recipes!

      Reply
  31. Lori S.

    August 15, 2022 at 5:04 pm

    I have made Chicken Spaghetti for years and it is always a hit.When I scheduled meals for church member home from hospital or a new baby I would get a lot of requests for this. I didnt use rotel I chopped red and green bell peppers, a little celery , 2 cans cream of mushroom , velveeta cheese, and chicken broth to thin the sauce. I like the rotel in mine but a lot of folks dont care for it. I will try the cream cheese also. Sounds really good! Cant wait to try it!

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    • Stacey

      August 16, 2022 at 9:13 am

      I hope this recipe ends up being as good as your requested one!

      Reply
  32. Shannon

    August 6, 2022 at 6:39 am

    My family love it!! They said it needed to become one our rotation, especially when wanting something comforting. I followed the recipe exactly, except that, as many in the comments suggested, I substituted a can of cream of chicken for one of the cans of cream of mushroom. It is a very rich meal, so you definitely need to serve with a salad or steamed broccolli.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 8, 2022 at 8:28 am

      So glad it was so good (and worthy of weeknight rotation, too)!

      Reply
  33. Mark Kahl

    August 5, 2022 at 2:08 pm

    Dude, your Chicken Spaghetti recipe is absolutely amazing! I do add a couple of my own tiny tweaks to it, but whenever I go to make it, I always opt out of bookmarking your site, to search through Google for it, so that perhaps others can gain such a tasty recipe upon their first few results of search query. Definitely the most delicious, cheap, and easy recipes I’ve seen of this particular dish, and one I’ll continue to follow darn near to a T! It’s also one that can be done with simple ingredients from any Dollar General store.
    Thank you a million and more!

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    • Stacey

      August 8, 2022 at 8:38 am

      Mark, thanks so much for taking the extra steps to get to the recipe. Having our recipes show up in Google certainly does make a difference for us.

      Reply
  34. Kayla K

    July 15, 2022 at 5:56 am

    I married a southern man and unfortunately he got the raw end of the deal! This city gal was not raised in the kitchen! My husband has raved for the past few weeks about me stepping my game up in the kitchen and telling our two boys how proud he is of their momma! Low key: it’s ALL you and I’m sad it’s taken me this long to stumble across southern bite! These are the EASIEST, TASTIEST meals to follow and believe me, we all clean our plates! Thank you for taking your time to share all of this delicious love! I’m growing to love cooking and my family sure loves that I’m loving it!

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    • Stacey

      July 15, 2022 at 10:02 am

      Shhhh… it’s our secret! So glad that you are enjoying cooking for your family.

      Reply
  35. Katelyn

    June 30, 2022 at 9:37 pm

    I love this recipe! I always switch out the 2 cream of mushroom for cream of chicken and add some chicken stock, but love it every time! ❤️

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    • Stacey

      July 1, 2022 at 9:36 am

      So glad to hear it, Katelyn!

      Reply
  36. Paula

    June 30, 2022 at 8:47 pm

    Made this for my parents (late 80’s) when they came home from a Church conference (being gone for 4 nights), they & I absolutely loved it!!! I did use the 8oz of cream cheese (instead of 4) & I used two cans of the Rotel. I did add Italian seasoning & oregano. I definitely will be making this again!!! It was a win, win & I served with garlic bread sticks. Thank you so much for sharing!!!!

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    • Stacey

      July 1, 2022 at 9:37 am

      Wonderful! I’m so glad everyone enjoyed it!

      Reply
  37. Codey Franklin

    April 24, 2022 at 11:44 pm

    This is seriously one of the best casseroles/dishes I’ve ever made.. I followed it to a T but did replace one can of mushroom with chicken.. added a little extra heat with some jalapenos and holy wow!! I would recommend eating it maybe twice a year though.. this CANT be good for you haha.. gonna show this to my buddy who makes something similar.. thank you

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    • Stacey

      April 25, 2022 at 8:21 am

      So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  38. Jessie Noland

    April 9, 2022 at 1:35 pm

    Can you make this the night before and deep in refrigerator?

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    • Stacey

      April 11, 2022 at 8:45 am

      That shouldn’t be a problem, but if you heat or reheat the next day make sure to put a cold dish in a cold oven, or you could let it come to room temperature prior to putting in preheated oven.

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    • Carrera

      June 26, 2022 at 4:03 pm

      I’m from south MS but I’ve never had or even heard of this until adulthood. But man, I’m hooked! I like to buy a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store deli to make two meals and save some time and money. It’s easier to pull all the meat while it’s still warm but if you purchase the leftover ones that are cold they are half price and still good – plus those are covered by WIC and SNAP. And the only
      Other thing I do differently is the topping. I love the buttered and crushed ritz crackers for casseroles and it does well on this one too!!

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    • Mark Kahl

      August 5, 2022 at 2:11 pm

      Yes indeed! I always make two dishes (one to eat immediately, and one to leave in the fridge until the next day!)

      Reply
  39. Helen Watson

    March 9, 2022 at 4:02 pm

    My mom made this for years without the rotel tomatoes and I’m 66 lol. My sister started adding the rotel, our family generations down love both ways! Kids, grandkids and great nieces and nephews ask will you make chicken spaghetti!
    Have never tried crock pot version sounds like a go to for gatherings!

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    • Stacey

      March 9, 2022 at 4:17 pm

      That sounds like a great idea!

      Reply
  40. Leann

    February 9, 2022 at 11:01 am

    Sorry, I didn’t stick around to read or try the recipe, although the photos looks great. The reason I left was all the talking ads competing and creating an awful noise pollution in my living room, and I was unable to silence them. I understand the need for ads to help pay for your site but it would be so much more enjoyable without all the competing side videos everywhere.

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    • Stacey

      February 14, 2022 at 12:10 pm

      I’m so sorry to hear you had trouble. You should never have ads playing with audio on my site unless you click them. I’ll have my team look into it.

      Reply
    • Peg

      October 8, 2022 at 12:01 pm

      I have not made it yet but will be soon. I’m working in the kitchen at a senior center and have been looking for recipes for about 30 people. I am by no means a cook but I think I can pull this off. Our other cook left and somehow it became my job.
      Hopefully they can fill the position soon.
      I know it will be at our Christmas Eve party too. Thank you.

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      • Stacey

        October 11, 2022 at 8:46 am

        So glad this recipe worked so well for you!

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  41. Denise

    February 3, 2022 at 9:20 pm

    My husband’s parents are 80 and mine are 90. I like to cook for them and needed something for tonight. I made this and your huge pan of Bro wnies and had plenty for all 3 households. Both did NOT disappoint! We loved it all. I don’t usually like an iced brownie but these were fantastic! Thanks for the great recipes (as usual!). 😋

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  42. Wendy

    February 3, 2022 at 12:01 pm

    I made this last night. Followed the recipe. So delicious and perfect for cold weather. Thank you for sharing your recipe 🤗

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  43. Janet Elia

    January 21, 2022 at 6:28 pm

    Made this tonight , the crock pot version. Company worthy. Loved it. I added a jar of artichokes because I love them too. Janet

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    • Stacey

      January 24, 2022 at 10:36 am

      So glad to hear you enjoyed it! I’m a huge artichoke fan so I love that idea!

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  44. April

    January 13, 2022 at 3:00 pm

    Oh my!! I’ve been looking for this recipe! When I was a teenager, (in my late 40’s now) I lived in Louisiana and my aunt would make this for supper and we all would anticipate it all day. We always made garlic bread to go with it. If there were leftovers, my uncle would make a sammich out of it for his lunchbox. I can’t wait to make it! Thank you. I’ll let ya’ll know how it turns out.

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    • Stacey

      January 18, 2022 at 12:25 pm

      Please do let me know! I remember making sandwiches out of regular spaghetti as a kid, so I bet this would be delicious, too!

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  45. Brittney Hasty Skiff

    January 10, 2022 at 3:33 pm

    I am fixing this right now. My daughter hates cheese so I am making it on a child-free night. It sure smells good!

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    • Stacey

      January 10, 2022 at 3:46 pm

      Sure hope y’all enjoy it!

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  46. Robert S.

    January 6, 2022 at 11:42 am

    I lost my mom when I was 12 and after a failed “Betty Crocker Recipe File” (As seen on TV) epic failure I started learning how to cook. It was just me and my dad at home and he worked hard and late hanging sheetrock every day. So I started teaching myself how to cook and leaving his plate in the oven. I just tried to remember how my mom made stuff and tried to mimic her, plus using the recipes she wrote down. Didn’t burn the house down so I reckon I was successful. Somewhere along the way, my dad learned how to make chicken spaghetti. It wasn’t my mom’s recipe, but it was THE BEST chicken spaghetti I have ever tasted. Unfortunately, that recipe is long lost, probably taken by my ex or lost during one of my PCS moves in the Army. My daddy’s culinary repertoire consisted of slap yer mama awesome BBQ, great pickles, hot chow-chow, and chicken spaghetti, but this for sure is a good memory food. So I search for a whole bucket load of chicken spaghetti recipes and here I am. I immediately ruled out any recipe that didn’t have Rotel tomatoes because that’s one ingredient I remember for sure (besides chicken and cheese). Rotel and then some because his recipe had a serious kick. I’m going to make this for my family soon, I know my son will absolutely love it. By the way, the one recipe I got from my mama was her buttermilk pie recipe. It is literally the best buttermilk pie recipe in the universe. Heck, I’ve had co-workers tell me that my pie was better than their own grannies pie. And my boss did buy one for $375 bucks to support United Way. 🙂 Anyway, thanks for taking the time to post these recipes. Most of the time when folks think about southern cooking they think about women, so it’s good to see a fellow Southern man cookin’ up good eats. (I’m Texan, but I won’t hold you not being a Texan against you.) God bless.

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    • Stacey

      January 6, 2022 at 1:14 pm

      I’m so glad to be able to share! That buttermilk pie sounds like quite the recipe!! Sure hope you’ll enjoy the chicken spaghetti!

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  47. Cathy

    December 30, 2021 at 8:24 pm

    I made this tonight 👍 I don’t usually respond after trying recipes but this was delicious. Rotel gave it a nice little kick. Walmart sells pulled chicken in the deli, it works very well and it’s seasoned. I used cream of chicken since I don’t care for mushrooms. I only added sweet onions, yellow and orange peppers. I have seen other recipes from other sites, glad I settled on this one. Thanks, I will look for more from you!

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    • Stacey

      January 4, 2022 at 1:47 pm

      Thanks, Cathy! I saw that chicken in Walmart the other day and have been meaning to try it! Glad to hear you enjoyed it! Hope you find many more you enjoy just as well!

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  48. Jeanneane

    December 28, 2021 at 1:47 pm

    Sounds awesome but we can not handle any hot spices. Will it change much to just use canned chopped tomatoes? I don’t normally purchase Ro*tel tomatoes so I don’t know if they make one without the peppers so am wondering if it would mess up the recipe if I don’t use the tomatoes with the hot peppers? THANKS!

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    • Stacey

      January 4, 2022 at 1:54 pm

      It won’t quite be the same without the Ro*Tel. You can actually find a version of Ro*Tel called “Milder” and there’s no heat at all.

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  49. Yvetta

    November 11, 2021 at 8:05 pm

    I fix this tonight 11/11/2021 and my husband love it, he said it’s the best chicken spaghetti he had. Thank you and I’m sure I’ll be fixing it again.

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    • Stacey

      November 16, 2021 at 11:50 am

      Awesome! So glad y’all enjoyed it!

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  50. Nancy

    November 2, 2021 at 12:39 am

    I’m so glad I found this recipe. An old neighbor told about hers using Velveeta, Rotel and cream soups but didn’t write it down for me. I made this for my family last night (Halloween) and the adults loved it, but when I make it again I will probably use the ‘mild’ Rotel tomatoes as the kids thought it was too spicy (which I usually buy the mild but must have picked up the wrong one). What was great is I had all the ingredients except a full 2 lbs of chicken breasts, but I did have 2 bags of frozen grilled chicken I baked and shredded for it. It was great and I had a good-sized portion leftover for me. I ‘ll definitely be making it again. And I agree nothing replaces Velveeta, my son-in-law is a cheese snob so I didn’t tell him what was in it. He ate 2 big helpings and took a large serving to work with him.

    So sorry about the loss of your furbaby. In the past 5 years I’ve lost 2 Heelers to old age (17), one was blind too)) and a small rescue that a neighbor dog got to when we were on a walk and didn’t survive. It’s so hard to deal with even though you know the end is near.
    Thank you for the comforting recipes. I found your Stuffed Cabbage Soup and am trying that next was well as The ‘Butter Bean with Ham Hocks’ soup, like Mom used to make. She would mash the beans a little bit for a thicker broth for soup. It was great.

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    • Stacey

      November 3, 2021 at 3:16 pm

      Thanks so much for the kind words, Nancy. So glad to hear that y’all enjoyed this one. I hope you’ll find many more. Enjoy!

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  51. Amanda m

    September 3, 2021 at 5:11 pm

    Can I substitute cheese?? I love it by the way!! My favorite recipe!’

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    • Stacey

      September 7, 2021 at 12:02 pm

      I’ve just not found anything that replaces the Velveeta. Nothing is quite as melty as it.

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  52. Jada

    August 30, 2021 at 8:23 pm

    I am a college student and was looking for something quick to make for my boyfriend and I and OMG SOO GOOD. Most definitely will be making it again and again! Thank you for sharing!

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    • Stacey

      August 31, 2021 at 12:30 pm

      So glad to hear y’all enjoyed it!

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  53. Rob Andeson

    August 15, 2021 at 9:41 am

    Chicken Spaghetti is probably our favorite comfort food. My wife has made it since we have been married – 51 years now. Her secret ingredient is green olives that are cut into chunks and added before placing in oven. Sometimes we sprinkle some on top when serving. The distinct flavor you pick up and hint of the olive’s saltiness gives this dish added flavor.

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    • Stacey

      August 17, 2021 at 2:49 pm

      I love green olives, so I’ve got to try this! Thanks for the idea, Rob!

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  54. A.D. Williams

    June 25, 2021 at 1:19 am

    Can you add seasoning while cooking the chicken breast? I am all about extra flavoring layers to what I am cooking.

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    • Stacey

      June 25, 2021 at 10:06 am

      Of course!

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  55. Faith

    May 17, 2021 at 4:56 pm

    I’m eating this right now and I don’t know how anyone can say it’s bland. I followed the instructions exactly, but used rotisserie chicken. Regarding the comments about the cream of mushroom/chicken, Campbell’s actually makes a condensed cream of chicken AND mushroom together, so I used 2 of those. This has a lot of flavor and it makes me wonder if people who complained maybe just put diced tomatoes and not actual Rotel. I made it oven ready and stuck it in the freezer overnight, and heated it up from a cool oven for over an hour. Tastes great!

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    • Stacey

      May 18, 2021 at 10:55 am

      Thanks, Faith! Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

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  56. Amy

    May 12, 2021 at 8:20 am

    If I were to use cooked shredded chicken in lieu of the frozen chicken how many cups would you recommend?

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    • Stacey

      May 12, 2021 at 9:14 am

      It should be between 5 and 6 cups of shredded, cooked chicken.

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  57. Cindy Britton

    May 2, 2021 at 4:39 pm

    My FAV

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    • Stacey

      May 6, 2021 at 1:08 pm

      Thanks for the great review!!

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  58. Mrs. Holloway

    April 26, 2021 at 6:41 am

    Super delicious! My family loved it!

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    • Stacey

      April 26, 2021 at 9:28 am

      So glad to hear it!

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  59. Cheree

    April 20, 2021 at 2:08 pm

    Hi Stacey, I happened upon your recipe today and recognized the familiar ingredients from my Dad’s chicken spaghetti. Only a few minor differences from what I’ve grown up on. Being raised in Louisiana, no dish is ever bland because we like it to have flavor! Your recipe includes plenty of savory flavor. My dad would occasionally put crushed potato chips on top or cover generously with Italian bread crumbs before he baked this masterpiece. Always, always delicious day of and especially, next day! Thank you for sharing your recipe with us!

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    • Stacey

      April 20, 2021 at 2:50 pm

      How sweet! Thank you, Cheree!!

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  60. Lisa

    April 13, 2021 at 2:53 pm

    This was delicious. Reminded me so much of my grandmother’s chicken spaghetti. She was a fabulous cook. So this is a big compliment to you and your recipe. We really enjoyed this and will definitely make again.

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    • Stacey

      April 14, 2021 at 1:07 pm

      That’s quite the compliment!! Thanks, Lisa! So glad to hear y’all enjoyed it!

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  61. JoEtta

    April 9, 2021 at 7:55 pm

    Chicken spaghetti is indeed THE best comfort food… Your recipe is delicious. I made just a couple of tweaks. I omitted the Velveeta and doubled the cream cheese. Instead of cream of mushroom, I prefer the richer flavor of golden mushroom soup. For the chicken, my favorite is to debone a rotisserie chicken. This always turns out great! Thanks for a delicious recipe. I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved family pet…
    JoEtta

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    • Stacey

      April 12, 2021 at 11:40 am

      JoEtta! I LOVE golden mushroom soup, but never thought about putting it in this! What a great idea! Thanks for sharing your tweaks!

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  62. JimmyB

    April 1, 2021 at 12:49 pm

    I made this last night and it was delicious! Even my picky eater liked it. It is a mercifully easier version of chicken spaghetti than Craig Claiborne’s which is an all day affair. I followed the recipe even more closely than most I see on line with only one exception. I used a rotisserie chicken instead of cooking chicken from scratch. Rotisserie chickens usually have some gelatinous material in the bottom of the container and I always include that for a bit more flavor. My experience with posted recipes is that the prep time is always significantly longer than indicated and this was no exception. I think those times are for a TV chef with a background crew that has everything set out in advance. Anyway the recipe was really great and satisfying plus EZ to prepare. Thanks for making it available.

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    • Stacey

      April 5, 2021 at 1:07 pm

      I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed it, Jimmy! The rotisserie chicken is a great idea for extra flavor and a great shortcut!

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  63. Elizabeth Burrow

    March 17, 2021 at 6:50 pm

    I made this for supper tonight and am going to make my self sick from testing it while cooking the sauce…. I could literally drink it is so good. Thank you for such a tasty meal!!

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    • Stacey

      March 17, 2021 at 8:11 pm

      Awesome! I’m so glad to hear it was tasty!

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  64. Bee

    February 18, 2021 at 8:20 pm

    Thank u for sharing your time and recipes. Ive made this a couple of times. And alwaysa hit!

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    • Stacey

      February 19, 2021 at 9:49 am

      So glad to hear you’ve enjoyed it!

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  65. Sean Smith

    February 16, 2021 at 8:36 am

    I love this recipe. I’ve made this a few times and sometimes I like to modify it with substituting one Cream of Mushroom for Cream of Broccoli and topping with French’s Fried onions and Bacon.

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    • Stacey

      February 17, 2021 at 4:17 pm

      Those sound like some seriously delicious substitutions! Glad to hear you’ve enjoyed it!

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  66. Judy

    January 26, 2021 at 5:52 pm

    Looking for some new recipes for February and this fits the bill for a cold Ohio winter! Can’t wait to try it!

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    • Stacey

      January 27, 2021 at 8:12 am

      Hope it turns out great for you!

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  67. Norma Garcia

    January 15, 2021 at 5:11 pm

    Omg ???? this was delicious, my first time making it and I was kinda iffy but it came out good ????. Thank you ????

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    • Stacey

      January 18, 2021 at 3:58 pm

      So glad it turned out great for you!!

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  68. Shea

    January 13, 2021 at 2:29 pm

    Can you make this the day before and just put everything together in the casserole dish and put in fridge before baking and bake the next day?

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    • Stacey

      January 13, 2021 at 3:18 pm

      I’ve certainly done that before. Just keep in mind you don’t want to put a cold dish in a a hot oven, so start it in a cold oven or allow it to come to room temp before adding it to a preheated oven. Being that it might take a little while longer to cook, I might wrap it tightly in foil for the first half of the cook time.

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  69. Helen R.

    January 11, 2021 at 1:29 pm

    This SO reminds me of my mom and made me feel good when I made it. My sons grew up with dishes from another country and I’ve been trying to get back to my Southern cooking roots so that they have something of me and this just fills the bill. Velveeta? They didn’t know about it and now it’s stacked in my pantry! Thank you, Stacey.

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    • Stacey

      January 12, 2021 at 1:05 pm

      So sweet! Glad y’all enjoyed it!

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  70. Becky

    January 7, 2021 at 8:00 pm

    I made this tonight and it was delicious and easy!! The only Velveeta that I had in the cabinet was the Queso Blanco kind but it worked perfectly and tasted great! Thank you!

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    • Stacey

      January 8, 2021 at 1:01 pm

      Sounds great with the Queso Blanco! Glad you enjoyed it!

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  71. Molly

    January 4, 2021 at 6:05 am

    Comforting, filling, and so flavorful! My family enjoyed this recipe so very much. I made it exactly as directed. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe. Peace and blessings to you and yours!

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    • Stacey

      January 5, 2021 at 4:45 pm

      Thanks, Molly! To you as well! Glad you enjoyed it!!

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  72. Sydatrice

    December 15, 2020 at 5:49 pm

    Easy and quick recipe! Perfect for a busy wife/husband during the weekdays.

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    • Stacey

      December 16, 2020 at 2:42 pm

      So glad to hear you enjoyed it!

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  73. Kimberly

    November 29, 2020 at 6:42 pm

    I love this recipe! I use HOT Rotel for an extra kick, and this is a household favorite.

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    • Stacey

      November 29, 2020 at 8:23 pm

      Love that! Glad you’ve enjoyed it!

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  74. Jacks

    November 26, 2020 at 3:33 am

    Delicious. I have never made chicken spaghetti before. This is restaurant quality. Share this recipe with your spaghetti lovers!

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    • Stacey

      November 27, 2020 at 8:21 am

      Awesome! So glad to hear you enjoyed it!

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  75. Shelia

    October 20, 2020 at 10:59 pm

    Can you make this dish with something other than cream of mushroom? We don’t like how it tastes …

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    • Stacey

      October 21, 2020 at 9:23 am

      You can use cream of chicken. Will that work for you?

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  76. georgeanne lowrey

    October 6, 2020 at 5:57 pm

    Just made this and it is DElish!!! Thank you for the wonderful recipe!!

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    • Stacey

      October 8, 2020 at 12:43 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for letting me know!

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  77. Christina Phillips

    October 6, 2020 at 9:07 am

    Chicken spaghetti was my son’s favorite dish. Today, is his 3rd heavenly birthday, so we will celebrate with chicken spaghetti tonight in honor of him.

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    • Stacey

      October 6, 2020 at 10:15 am

      So sorry to hear about your son, Christina, but I’m honored to have one of my recipes be a part of such an important celebration. Praying for comfort for you and your family today.

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  78. Monica Scarlett

    October 1, 2020 at 7:05 pm

    I so wanted to love this casserole but I definitely did not. The consistency was very gloppy and a big turn off from bite one. Additionally if I hadn’t added diced bell peppers and onion it would have been virtually tasteless. The entire ensemble met my garbage disposal without hesitation. To each their own.

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    • Stacey

      October 2, 2020 at 10:27 am

      Had you heard of chicken spaghetti before you tried the recipe? Did you also use the Rotel?

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    • Vicky T

      January 12, 2022 at 10:43 pm

      Sounds like you didn’t use Ro-Tel tomatoes and maybe substituted regular canned tomatoes. Makes a BIG difference.

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  79. Kathy

    September 26, 2020 at 6:32 pm

    I just made this for a pot luck at church tomorrow. It looks great and tastes great. I am going to refrigerate this evening and bake in the morning. I am sure it will be enjoyed by all!

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    • Stacey

      September 29, 2020 at 3:22 pm

      I sure hope everyone enjoyed it!!

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  80. Donita Harris

    September 20, 2020 at 5:15 pm

    I was looking for a recipe. Wanted something different. If I can give it 10!!! I would!!! First time and recipe was easy to follow. The outcome was Delicious

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    • Stacey

      September 21, 2020 at 9:17 am

      Awesome! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

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  81. Shawn

    September 11, 2020 at 12:18 pm

    Do you use the block velveeta cheese or shredded velveeta cheese?

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    • Stacey

      September 11, 2020 at 1:15 pm

      This calls for the block.

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  82. Karin Campbell

    September 10, 2020 at 3:20 pm

    So I followed the recipe to a tee, and it tasted great, but was dry, almost like it needed a liquid added like milk or cream. The next day it was very dry. Went back to see if I omitted a liquid but didn’t see any. Am I the only one?

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    • Stacey

      September 11, 2020 at 9:29 am

      Hi Karin! It’s a thick casserole for sure, but I’ve not heard anyone mention it was dry. You can always add some of the broth after cooking the chicken to add some more moisture next time.

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  83. Ashley B

    August 14, 2020 at 10:07 pm

    This is by far the best chicken spaghetti recipe I have ever tasted. I made it tonight and my picky son even ate it and asked for more. Thank you so very much for taking the time to share it. I will definitely be adding it to our favorites and even to our weekly meals.

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    • Stacey

      August 18, 2020 at 2:29 pm

      Awesome, Ashley! I’m tickled to hear that everyone enjoyed it! We sure love it at our house!

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  84. Jessica

    August 3, 2020 at 2:22 pm

    Is there any substitute for the velveeta? Or is there something to add to take away the processed cheese taste? When I first saw the pics, I was drooling. Then i read the dreaded “V” word. It’s just not my fave ingredient. Thanks!

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    • Stacey

      August 3, 2020 at 3:21 pm

      Hi Jessica! Honestly, short of making your own, I’m just not sure there’s a great substitute for Velveeta. Nothing melts quite like it.

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      • Malena

        August 3, 2020 at 6:05 pm

        Hi jessica. U can substitute the velveeta cheese for nacho cheese sauce. I get the one in the box feom wal mart

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        • Stacey

          August 4, 2020 at 11:34 am

          Thanks for helping out, Malena! I’ll have to try this, too!

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  85. Susan Wagnon

    July 26, 2020 at 10:55 pm

    This is sooooooo very good…… I can’t even tell you how good this is, wait yes I can …….. my 16yr grandson, ( who hates everything) has asked to have it for dinner tomorrow. He never wants to eat or try new things…… EVER- NEVER !!!!!!! So yes it was a big hit. I then tried it on my co-workers @ The hospital, and yes RN approved and going a step further Dr. approved.

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    • Stacey

      July 27, 2020 at 11:08 am

      Amazing! I’m so glad everyone enjoyed it!!

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  86. Caitlyn

    June 18, 2020 at 4:50 pm

    I just have regular cream of mushroom soup and it’s not diluted , is it okay if I just use it?? Just curious.

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    • Stacey

      June 19, 2020 at 11:26 am

      Yep, that works.

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  87. Kaleta

    June 10, 2020 at 3:48 pm

    This is a continuation to my previous reply…if you have an ALDI grocery chain in your area, all of the ingredients can be found there at a really economical price.

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  88. Kaleta Spivey

    June 10, 2020 at 3:42 pm

    I was scrolling the internet for something budget friendly and easy that I could do with about 9 chicken breasts I had thawed out and I came across this recipe. The word Southern caught my attention, being I am a native Floridian and still living here to this day. I doubled the recipe so it would accommodate a large family for 2 days. They absolutely loved it! Thank you for this, Stacey! They all prefer this over my usual Chicken Alfredo. This is easy to make and very budget friendly. We are having leftovers tonight. I paired it with garlic green beans and garlic bread…so delicious! This is my new go to food/recipe site. Can’t wait to try these delicious desserts on here! Stay safe and happy cooking!

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    • Stacey

      June 11, 2020 at 8:59 am

      Thanks so much of the kind words, Kaleta! I’m so glad that this recipe has helped you feed the fam! I hope you find lots more you enjoy, too!

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  89. Karen

    June 10, 2020 at 11:06 am

    Thanks so much for the recipe. One of my son’s loved chicken spaghetti but I never really had a specific recipe so I would add and taste which didn’t always turn out the same. And, my husband is bad about eating my Velveeta on crackers and not telling me. I will definitely be able to finish the dish faster. Recently I saw the Velveets portions at Wal-Mart which is good info because most stores have stopped having the portions lately.

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    • Stacey

      June 10, 2020 at 12:32 pm

      You’re so welcome! Hope it turns out great for you!

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  90. Abrielle Renee Fuentes

    May 24, 2020 at 8:19 pm

    Love this recipe this is my 100th time making it cant get enough!!!

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    • Stacey

      May 26, 2020 at 2:34 pm

      Sweet! That’s quite the endorsement! So glad you’ve enjoyed this. We sure love it!

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  91. Raven Love

    May 15, 2020 at 6:03 pm

    How long should the chicken boil?

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    • Stacey

      May 16, 2020 at 12:03 pm

      I wish I could give you a definite time, but it all really depends on how thick the chicken is.

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  92. Monica M

    May 5, 2020 at 9:51 am

    This looks amazing/11 Can’t wait to try it. But I was wondering if by chance there was a Instant Pot version? If not no worries I’m still going to try it!! Thanks for sharing!!

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    • Stacey

      May 5, 2020 at 10:23 am

      I haven’t done this one in the instant pot, but if you try it, I’d love to hear how it goes.

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  93. Moe

    April 27, 2020 at 1:57 pm

    I am going to try this but using cream of chicken with herb and cottage or riggota cheese instead of cream cheese! Sounds delish! And just stew tomatoes I’ll dice up myself can’t have the peppers! NEVER HAD THIS! Can’t wait Ty ????

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    • Stacey

      April 28, 2020 at 9:58 am

      Hope it turns out great for you!

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  94. Karen

    February 20, 2020 at 12:03 pm

    Not good at all. Too thick and didn’t like all the velveeta cheese taste. Bland tasting even after increasing spices. I divided the recipe into two pans and intended to freeze extra for later, but threw cooked leftovers in the trash and gave away the extra pan. It hurts my heart to leave a bad review, but that’s the point of reviews, right, to give your honest opinion and suggestions for the next person along the way? This spaghetti recipe is the ONLY one of yours that I have tried and not liked! That means I have been really happy with recipes from this site. Thank you for listening and I’m really sorry that my review was bad, but I had to tell the truth. Hated the Velveeta taste.

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    • Stacey

      February 21, 2020 at 10:05 am

      Hate you didn’t enjoy it! With all that Velveeta in there, it’s hard for it not to taste like Velveeta. Glad to hear you’ve enjoyed other stuff, though!

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    • Vicky T

      January 12, 2022 at 10:39 pm

      If you don’t like Velveeta, why the heck would you make a recipe that calls for half a pound of it?

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  95. Esme

    February 4, 2020 at 6:09 pm

    When is says add the tomatoes and what juices ?

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    • Stacey

      February 5, 2020 at 7:23 pm

      It’s just the juice in the can of tomatoes.

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  96. sharyn

    February 4, 2020 at 8:38 am

    I saw this recipe and was like, “OH! I have all of these ingredients on hand!” The BEST recipes are when I don’t have to run out for anything and the ones that don’t require exotic ingredients like Yak Butter and shallots! This looks delicious.

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    • Stacey

      February 5, 2020 at 7:23 pm

      Ha! So glad you enjoyed it, Sharyn!

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  97. Davita

    January 26, 2020 at 7:13 pm

    STACEY!! This dish is scrumptious! And it is a beautiful casserole. I have to be honest…
    I like things seasoned well. So, I seasoned the water I boiled my chicken in with the standards: seasoned salt, garlic salt (no powder available), onion powder, parsley, and Italian seasonings. I know… But my meat has to have flavor! I then followed your recipe, with a few more minor exceptions.
    I added about 3/4 T. butter to the cheese mix. Yes!
    I added black pepper. Yum.
    And I added some of the shredded cheddar cheese to the cheese melt for flavor continuity.
    I also used elbow pasta. Nothing against spaghetti! I actually wanted fettuccini, but it didn’t make my grocery delivery order. Elbow was what was in my cabinet. (TMI!)
    Anywho… Thank you for sharing this recipe. I truly didn’t know how the cream of mushroom was going to work, but Lordy, this casserole is delicious!

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    • Stacey

      January 27, 2020 at 11:39 am

      Ha! I appreciate you trusting me and I’m just tickled it turned out great for you! On a side note.. Isn’t that grocery delivery amazing!?!?!

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  98. Melissa

    December 22, 2019 at 9:35 am

    I have made this several times for my picky kids and they love it! I use regular ketchup as that’s usually what I have on hand and it’s perfect. Thank you for sharing!

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    • Stacey

      December 23, 2019 at 2:28 pm

      So glad they’ve enjoyed it, Melissa!

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  99. Sally Heller

    November 1, 2019 at 11:04 am

    I fixed this for supper last night, for my daughter and I, It was good, but a little bland for me. I will make it again and tweak it a little . It was a new recipe for me , so I always follow Directions closely the first time, next time I might tweak it to suit myself . Thanks for sharing .

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  100. Cydney

    October 29, 2019 at 7:05 am

    Can I put this together the night before and bake the next day after refrigerating? If so any tip on what temp and how long to bake for?

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    • Stacey

      October 29, 2019 at 10:04 am

      Yes! You’ll need to start it in a cold oven or bring it to room temp before putting in the oven, otherwise you risk the dish shattering due to the extreme temperature change. If you bring it to room temp, the cook time should be roughly the same. If you cook it from cold, it really depends on how quickly your oven preheats – I would recommend an additional 15 minutes but can’t be sure.

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  101. Constance Whitley

    October 9, 2019 at 7:56 am

    I’m considered a really good cook but always say your dish is only as good as your recipe. This one is absolutely fabulous! Comfort food at its finest, easy to make, economical…..what more could I ask? Made it last night for my grown kids & spouses & they all went back for seconds, which since it makes so much meant there was plenty to go around twice. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe. I shared it to my Facebook page.

    Sorry for the loss of your pet. I know it’s been a while but still, we miss them for always.

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    • Stacey

      October 9, 2019 at 9:03 am

      Nothing makes me happier than comments like these! I’m so glad that everyone enjoyed the recipe and got a chance to spend some time together!

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  102. Judy

    October 6, 2019 at 1:40 pm

    Today, I fixed this dish and my daughter came over and we love it. Can’t wait to fix or again. Giving some to my friend who doesn’t like to cook but is appreciated when I make something. Again, very good.

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    • Stacey

      October 7, 2019 at 12:08 pm

      I’m so glad y’all enjoyed it!!

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  103. Janie

    September 26, 2019 at 7:41 pm

    This. Is. The. Best. Ever.

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    • Stacey

      September 27, 2019 at 11:33 am

      SO glad you’ve enjoyed this so much!!

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  104. Terry

    September 8, 2019 at 11:43 pm

    My family absolutely loved this!

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    • Stacey

      September 9, 2019 at 9:17 am

      Awesome! So glad y’all enjoyed it!

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  105. Jasmine

    September 1, 2019 at 8:11 pm

    So I’m in the process of cooking this recipe right now and I’m scared I boiled my chicken for too long instead of “simmering” it ????! I’m so excited about all the cheese, though! The picture for the recipe looks amazing so I can’t wait until it’s done! 🙂

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    • Jasmine

      September 3, 2019 at 9:40 am

      The recipe was AMAZINGGGGG!! My mom had THREE back to back helpings and this is someone that normally eats like a bird.. she loved it! My dad even enjoyed it and he’s not a pasta person whatsoever… thanks so much!!!

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      • Stacey

        September 3, 2019 at 11:48 am

        I am SO glad you enjoyed it!!

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  106. Emiley R

    August 28, 2019 at 6:43 pm

    My husband loves this dish! A good friend has a niece who was just diagnosed with leukemia, so I’m currently making it for her family as a freezer meal. When giving them the directions, should they thaw before baking or bake it frozen? If baking frozen, what would the cook time be?

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    • Stacey

      August 29, 2019 at 10:51 am

      I’m so glad to hear your husband like this one! And how thoughtful to share with your friend and her family. I would recommend thawing this one in the fridge overnight first before cooking it.

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  107. Ashley

    August 27, 2019 at 11:14 pm

    My boyfriend recommended this recipe and I followed it step by step. Thank you! It was quick, easy, and filling.

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    • Stacey

      August 28, 2019 at 10:07 am

      So glad y’all enjoyed it, Ashley!

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  108. Carolyn Wiley

    August 4, 2019 at 4:20 pm

    I just recently came across your blog….OMG so many dishes I wanted to try!!!!!!! So I started with the chicken spaghetti-drop the mic tasty!!!

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    • Stacey

      August 6, 2019 at 3:35 pm

      Ha! Thanks, Carolyn! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I hope you’ll find lots more you enjoy!

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  109. Cookee

    July 8, 2019 at 5:34 am

    Hi Stacey
    Looks like another yummy recipe. We will enjoy making and eating it. There’s only the two of us so could someone tell me if I should bake the extra casseroles before freezing or wait till ready to serve. Also if you know which way is best for lasagna also.. I love reading the comments, they are all so interesting and helpful.
    Hey Stacey, keep on cooking your greatness….love it and thank you!!!

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    • Stacey

      July 9, 2019 at 9:47 am

      Thanks so much! I would recommend freezing before baking.

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  110. Nancy

    June 26, 2019 at 5:40 pm

    I made this today. I had to substitute macaroni for the spaghetti, but it was very tasty. It makes a lot, so some of it will be frozen for a lunch or two next week. Thank you for the recipe.

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    • Stacey

      June 27, 2019 at 11:57 am

      It freezes pretty well! So glad you enjoyed it!

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  111. Lorri

    June 25, 2019 at 9:33 am

    Has anyone tried this using spaghetti squash instead of pasta for a low carb dish? Would love to know how it turned out!

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  112. rOBBIE

    June 6, 2019 at 4:25 pm

    this is absolutely fantastic!!!!!

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    • Stacey

      June 7, 2019 at 9:33 am

      Thanks! I think so too!

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  113. Bart

    May 22, 2019 at 5:01 pm

    Made this once before for my girlfriends family and they loved it and want me to make it again. I was just wondering what you would do differently to the ingredients if you were to add vegitables to it. Or if you have any recommendations for a side for this? Thanks

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    • Stacey

      May 23, 2019 at 9:57 am

      We typically serve it with a big salad. I’m afraid adding vegetables to the dish itself, will alter the flavor too much.

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  114. Anne

    May 12, 2019 at 1:16 pm

    Hey, Stacy! I don’t usually comment ’cause I don’t like the way people change a recipe and then criticize it when it doesn’t turn out just right! This was my first time ever to make “Chicken Spaghetti” even though I have been married for almost 50 years and reared two strapping “boys” now in their 40’s. I had no idea where to start but, when I saw that you had a recipe, I knew it would be absolutely perfect…I think that you are a great southern cook and that your recipes are so simple yet always fabulous! But…and there is always a but, isn’t there? For those who would read “Velveeta” and just skip a really good recipe, I have a suggestion. I just used an extra cup of four cheese Mexican blend and doubled the cream cheese. I also switched cream of chicken soup for the mushroom(personal preference.) It reminded me just a tad of King Ranch Chicken Casserole which has always been a family favorite. One more thing…If you aren’t used to using angel hair pasta, you need to watch it closely…it cooks much more quickly than regular spaghetti, which I unfortunately, found out the hard way! Thanks again!

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    • Stacey

      May 13, 2019 at 11:17 am

      Hi Anne! Thanks so much for the feedback and tips. I know this will certainly be helpful to some folks.

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  115. Haley

    April 25, 2019 at 7:53 pm

    I accidentally only bought 1 can of cream of mushroom. I happened to have a can of cream of chicken on hand so I used 1 of each. Turned out AMAZING!!! Thank you for the recipe!

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    • Stacey

      April 26, 2019 at 12:58 pm

      So glad it turned out great for you!!

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  116. Beverly Jones

    April 11, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    I had this tonight for dinner. I was a little skeptical reading some of the comments and with the amount of cheese in the recipe. I was going to cut down on the Velveeta some but in the end decided to just make it how it was written. Well, it was very good! My husband and I really enjoyed it, he even commented that it was not as cheesy as he thought it would be, but more creamy. The Ro*Tel gave it a nice little kick! Will make again!

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    • Stacey

      April 12, 2019 at 2:01 pm

      So glad to hear y’all enjoyed it, Beverly!

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  117. Shelia Tucker

    March 29, 2019 at 1:34 pm

    I tried your recipe for Ultimate Chicken spaghetti last night . It was really Good. My hubby is a picky eater and he loved it. This is a keeper. I.m sure I will fix it at least once a month now. Thank-You for the Recipe. I did have to sub the Mushroom soup for 1 can of cream of broccoli and 1 can of cream of celery soup { Hubby won,t eat anything that has mushrooms } thats the only change.

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    • Stacey

      April 1, 2019 at 2:20 pm

      So glad y’all enjoyed it!!

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  118. Barbara

    March 24, 2019 at 6:52 pm

    This is the best chicken spaghetti I have ever had. I will be saving this recipe. Thanks for sharing it.

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    • Stacey

      April 1, 2019 at 2:30 pm

      Thanks, Barbara! I think it’s pretty awesome too!

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  119. Rhonda Adams

    March 24, 2019 at 2:26 pm

    I’m putting this in the oven now. I am so excited to taste your recipe.
    The only thing I did different, was I added a can of green chiles. We love spicy.

    Thanks in advance
    Rhonda S

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    • Rhonda Adams

      March 24, 2019 at 9:22 pm

      Oh my goodness, this was so good. I can’t wait to try more of your recipes.

      Thanks so much,
      Rhonda S

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      • Stacey

        April 1, 2019 at 2:30 pm

        Hope you find lots more you love! So glad you enjoyed it!

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  120. Emily

    March 12, 2019 at 9:28 am

    My husband will not eat tomato chunks. Could I purée the rotel so that it’s smooth and retain the same flavor? It looks delicious!

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    • Stacey

      March 12, 2019 at 12:34 pm

      Perhaps, though I’ve never tried it.

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  121. Denise Favors

    March 3, 2019 at 1:49 pm

    I just made this and we loved it! It’s the perfect comfort food for our cold and damp day today. Will most definitely make this recipe again. ????

    DF

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    • Stacey

      March 4, 2019 at 9:00 am

      So glad y’all enjoyed it, Denise!

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  122. Emily

    February 27, 2019 at 12:30 pm

    Can you make this the night before and cook it the next day?

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    • Stacey

      February 27, 2019 at 12:38 pm

      Yes! And it reheats very well.

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  123. Deana

    February 25, 2019 at 2:57 pm

    I made this for my brother and his family while his wife is recuperating from surgery, so to say it was a hit is an understatement! Thank you for your wonderful and tasty recipes. And just ignore the negative comments; they speak VOLUMES about that person. May God richly bless you and keep up the good work!

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    • Stacey

      February 25, 2019 at 3:40 pm

      Thank you so very much, Deana! I’m so glad everyone enjoyed it and I wish your sister-in-law a speedy recovery!

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      • Gayla angel

        October 7, 2022 at 2:55 pm

        Your recipes are always amazing, the is one of the best. My family and l loved it. No leftovers. Thank you for sharing

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        • Stacey

          October 11, 2022 at 8:50 am

          SO glad you liked it! Definitely one of our most popular recipes!

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  124. DIANE

    February 9, 2019 at 12:30 pm

    HI, I LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR RECIPES ON THE CHICKEN SPAGHETTI COULD U SUBSTITUTE ANOTHER CHEESE OTHER THAN VELVEETA? WOULD LOVE TO GIVE THIS A TRY

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    • Stacey

      February 11, 2019 at 9:56 am

      Thanks so much, Diane! The Velveeta is really what makes this dish. Is there a particular reason you want to try another cheese?

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  125. Annalee Colacurcio

    February 5, 2019 at 9:39 pm

    In the oven right now! Smells soooo amazing! Add a little twist of my own and added panko bread crumbs!

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    • Stacey

      February 6, 2019 at 11:40 am

      Yum! Sure hope y’all enjoyed it!

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  126. Beth

    February 2, 2019 at 8:27 pm

    I adore chicken spaghetti! Want to make it Ultimate-er? Use the resulting broth from poaching the chicken to boil the spaghetti. Extra chicken-y yumness infuses into the pasta.

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    • Stacey

      February 4, 2019 at 11:16 am

      Great tip! Thanks for sharing!!

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    • Jon

      April 17, 2019 at 1:55 pm

      I agree on using chicken broth to boil the noodles. I cooked chicken marsala the other day and used boxed chicken broth to boil my noodles and OH MY!!! You could eat the noodles by themselves, they were that GOOD!!! Never boiling noodles in plain water ever again!!!

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    • Sherry Hall

      August 25, 2019 at 11:07 am

      Yes!! I’ve always cooked my pasta in the reserved water I boiled chicken in but I do strain it first!

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  127. Kim

    February 2, 2019 at 6:47 pm

    First, I’m so sorry for the loss of your beloved pet. Second, I’m shocked that people come to a food blog to vent their nastiness. (“People…they’re the worst.”) Third, this is delicious. I just finished my second helping. I found your recipe because I had a huge brick of velveeta I wanted to relieve my fridge of. I only use about 8 oz a few times a year to add creaminess to my sharp cheddar baked grits. But I digress. This is very comforting! I added sautéed onion and green and red bell peppers and mushroooms because my New Years resolution is to not throw out so much food, and I had those items in the fridge. The rest was as per your recipe, except I used whole wheat spaghetti because my other resolution is to cut back on the white flour. Really, really yummy! I made 2 medium casseroles and 2 small ones, so that’s a lot of yumminess to go in the freezer! Thank you for sharing.

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    • Stacey

      February 4, 2019 at 11:17 am

      Thanks, Kim! I’m so glad it turned out great for you!!

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  128. Arleisha T

    January 22, 2019 at 5:46 am

    Making this tonight for my family of 6!. Im soo excited because I see soooo many great reviews will let you know how it turns out.

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    • Stacey

      January 22, 2019 at 1:27 pm

      I sure hope you all enjoy it!!

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  129. Dan Carr

    January 9, 2019 at 9:50 am

    Step 4 of the directions indicates to add the ‘Juice’ but there is no ‘juice’ in the ingredients section. So what juice is needed?

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    • Stacey

      January 9, 2019 at 12:16 pm

      It’s a reference to the juice in the can with the Ro*Tel tomatoes. In other words, don’t drain the tomatoes. Add them with the liquid in the can.

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  130. Chuck

    January 7, 2019 at 2:44 pm

    I make mine with chicken broth and fresh garlic or great garlic and I pinch of cummin.

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  131. Rachael S

    January 4, 2019 at 8:42 pm

    My son and I had this for dinner tonight and we absolutely LOVED it! We will continue to cherish this recipe in the future!

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    • Stacey

      January 8, 2019 at 2:23 pm

      I’m so happy y’all both enjoyed it, Rachael!!

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  132. Jackie

    December 31, 2018 at 6:29 pm

    OMG, sorry but this is awful — talk about cheese overload!!!! And what was the 4oz of cream cheese for w all that cheese & 2 cans of mushroom soup???
    BAD, BAD, BAD! I can’t believe this gloppy mess is comfort food.

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    • Kim

      January 1, 2019 at 4:21 pm

      Seriously Jackie? If you didn’t like it just say so and leave it at that. No reason to make that big of a deal out of it. Not everyone is going to like every recipe they try. I, on the other hand, appreciate the recipe and I’m trying it tonight.

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      • Stacey

        January 8, 2019 at 2:29 pm

        Thanks, Kim. 🙂

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      • Bee

        February 18, 2021 at 8:14 pm

        All the ingredients are listed beforehand…..

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  133. Kimberly Robinson

    December 21, 2018 at 8:28 am

    We love this recipe! A group of women at our church are putting together a cookbook of favorite recipes. I was wondering if I could include this recipe with a citation of where it came from? Thanks!

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    • Stacey

      December 21, 2018 at 3:17 pm

      You are welcome to do that, Kim! Thanks for checking with me first. 🙂

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  134. Tracy

    December 19, 2018 at 7:22 pm

    Yes! I just made it and it’s delicious. I don’t like cream cheese, so I used provolone cheese instead and it worked! Thanks for the great recipe!

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    • Stacey

      December 20, 2018 at 8:45 am

      So glad you enjoyed it!

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  135. Kathie Wilcox

    December 3, 2018 at 10:26 pm

    Hi there. I’m new to your website, lots of good lookin recipes. I want to try the Chicken Spaghetti as soon as I hear from you. Is there any substitute for the mushroom soup? Neither one of us can tolerate it. I was thinking maybe Alfredo sauce? Thanks for a good website. I will visit it more often.

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    • Stacey

      December 4, 2018 at 8:54 am

      Can you manage Cream of Chicken?

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  136. Jeannette Bikks

    December 2, 2018 at 6:48 pm

    I made this dish tonight. I used fettuccine pasta and I also used mozzarella cheese and sliced velvetta cheese bc I only had half the amount of velvetta block cheese. I did use cheddar cheese also . In oven now , smells good. I will let you know the outcome .

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    • Stacey

      December 3, 2018 at 12:06 pm

      Hope y’all enjoy it!

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  137. Nancy

    November 28, 2018 at 3:40 am

    Hi, I’m wanting to try this out, but unfortunately I don’t like tomatoes for their texture, would you be able to recommend a susbstitue? Or would it be good without the diced tomatoes? Maybe a tomato purée, if it’s the flavor that counts?

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    • Stacey

      November 29, 2018 at 10:13 am

      I’m a huge texture person too. That said, the Ro*Tel tomatoes in this are a huge component the flavor profile. I wouldn’t recommend leaving them out or substituting them. If it’s a texture thing, I think just picking them out would be the best way to maintain the flavor and avoid the texture.

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      • Becky R.

        June 9, 2019 at 4:07 pm

        I love tomatoes but my family are also not fond of the chunks. So, whenever a recipe calls for RoTel, I just put it in a blender for a few seconds. It doesn’t make the recipe runny because of all the cheese, soup, etc. You’ll really love this little trick!

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        • Stacey

          June 12, 2019 at 11:29 am

          Love this idea for sure!

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  138. Lana

    October 28, 2018 at 1:52 pm

    I made this for my husband today and he is a cheese lovet! He doesn’t like chicken shagwtti but he loved this one! Thanks !

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    • Stacey

      October 30, 2018 at 12:01 pm

      So glad he enjoyed it!

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  139. Rell Redus

    October 23, 2018 at 8:18 pm

    Do you think adding cream of chicken soup will made it soupy?? Thanks for the delicious recipe, and sorry for your loss

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    • Stacey

      October 24, 2018 at 10:43 am

      Thanks, Rell. I think that would be fine if you wanted to add it.

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  140. PEGGY JEAN MAXFIELD

    October 13, 2018 at 3:51 pm

    If you use half the amount of cheese it is more palatable. Way too much cheese.

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    • Stacey

      October 15, 2018 at 8:30 am

      I like it with all of it, but you certainly need to do what tastes best to you.

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  141. Shasta

    October 7, 2018 at 2:36 pm

    Any ideas for an organic substitute for the Velveeta? We’re 99% chemical free. Thanks-

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    • Stacey

      October 10, 2018 at 11:45 am

      I’m just not sure there’s a suitable alternative.

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  142. Mary Margaret

    September 25, 2018 at 1:00 pm

    Although the cheese combination is delicious (it could even be queso and my husband agreed), I found the cheese to spaghetti ratio to be too cheesy. I’ll either double the spaghetti or divide the cheese in half next time! Thanks for the recipe — we really may take out the cream of mushroom and serve with chips!

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    • Phyllis Provo

      February 7, 2021 at 4:17 pm

      Mary Margaret, I just can’t imagine a world where there is too much cheese in a dish!! LOL!!

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      • Stacey

        February 8, 2021 at 1:20 pm

        Ha! Agreed, Phyllis!

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  143. Stephanie Csornok

    September 10, 2018 at 6:04 pm

    My husband is allergic to mushrooms; what would be a good alternative to the cream of mushroom soup?

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    • Stacey

      September 11, 2018 at 9:34 am

      Cream of chicken should work.

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  144. Maggie

    September 2, 2018 at 11:06 am

    I hope you and all the other god**** (edited for language) mom bloggers out there understand that NO ONE READS YOUR LIFE STORIES BEFORE THE RECIPES. we dog care about you. Just the food. Idiot.

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    • Tina

      September 3, 2018 at 4:09 pm

      Wow Maggie, that was uncalled for! And FYI, I do read the life stories along with the recipes, so I guess that would make your statement a little untrue. Anyway, I am about to try your recipe, which sounds similar to mine except the cream cheese. Also, I am sorry for the loss of your pet.

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      • Stacey

        September 4, 2018 at 1:08 pm

        Thanks SO much, Tina!!

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    • Stacey

      September 4, 2018 at 1:10 pm

      Goodness. Someone’s been in the wine today, huh?

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      • Mama Jane

        May 21, 2019 at 4:15 pm

        Bless her heart.

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    • Crystal

      September 21, 2018 at 8:15 am

      That’s just an absolutely ridiculous comment Maggie. So uncalled for! If you don’t want to read the life stories…. DON’T READ THEM. It only takes about 5 seconds to scroll through it.

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      • Stacey

        September 21, 2018 at 8:40 am

        🙂 Thanks, Crystal!

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    • Faye Teague

      August 28, 2019 at 3:42 pm

      You don’t have to be rude. If you don’t want to read about the author, don’t read it, but DON’T be rude!!!

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      • Stacey

        August 29, 2019 at 10:52 am

        Thanks, Faye! There’s one in every crowd.

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    • Andrea

      June 14, 2021 at 9:00 pm

      It’s a blog….Idiot. You look for recipes in something called a ‘cookbook’. There’s a plethora of online recipes you can look up. You read a blog, it usually contains someone’s ‘life stories’ or a bit of history etc. I’m sure you really meant to say ‘I don’t care about you’ and not ‘I dog care about you’ but in your haste to be rude and ugly to someone you’ve never met, you just couldn’t type your nasty comment fast enough. Easy to be nasty while hiding behind your screen. Maybe ask almighty google for a more specific result for your search, instead of leaving nasty comments on somebody’s blog page.
      I know this an old post. I can’t stand it when I see people being nasty to others like this. I know its supposedly best to not respond but I just can’t help to call out ugly (and stupid) when I see it sometimes especially when someone is just downright rude. Nobody has any decency anymore. Just cuss out and insult anybody you choose and move on to the next webpage. So sad, our Mothers didn’t raise us this way. This is the result of a Godless society IMHO.
      This recipe is exactly what I was looking for, good old-fashioned chicken spaghetti. I think we added sauteed mushrooms, onions and peppers to ours and I never thought of adding cream cheese but I bet it would be delicious! Thank you so much for posting this and hope the loss of your furry friend has gotten easier for you. May He bless and keep you.

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      • Stacey

        June 15, 2021 at 10:15 am

        Thank you so much, Andrea. I really appreciate you AND this comment!!

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    • Syd

      June 18, 2021 at 3:14 pm

      Well Maggie, I’d like to save your obviously VERY precious time so you never have to waste it again on these lovely people trying to add a little flavor (yes, pun intended) to their recipes and letting people see who they are outside of cooking delicious food…. There’s this app called Only Recipes, you copy the link of the recipe and paste it in the app’s search bar and voila it only shows you the recipe and ingredients needed. I hope God blesses you and maybe one day you wake up to find it is so very easy to just be kind rather than ruining your own self by being hateful and spiteful.????

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    • Bonnie Crim

      January 18, 2022 at 4:15 pm

      Gee Maggie, Menopause getting you down, the current political situation in your minds eye, or no friends due to your general bad attitude, dragging you down to this guttural level on a COOKING POST! You must be a total train wreck. Good luck on the rest of your life Maggie, AKA Karen.

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    • Bev

      January 27, 2022 at 12:54 pm

      You could’ve scrolled to the bottom for the recipe in less time it took you to berate someone. Let’s be nice.

      Reply
  145. Olivia Brown

    August 27, 2018 at 4:25 pm

    Lovely and delicious recipe. I just loved it. Will try it soon. And hope my whole family will love it. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Stacey

      August 28, 2018 at 11:38 am

      Sure hope you’ll enjoy it!

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  146. Gail Plaskiewicz

    August 24, 2018 at 10:18 pm

    I love everything but the cream cheese. Could I use ricotta or just leave it out? This sounds so yummy! Right now I am having stomach problems so of course any food looks yummy & I can’t wait until I can make & eat this. Since it is just my mom & me, I might half the recipe but other then that & the cream cheese, there is nothing different I will do. Sorry about the loss of your pet. I had a dog & a cat who lived till they were 16 & passed away in the 80’s. I still miss them but it’s gotten a lot better over the years.

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    • Stacey

      August 27, 2018 at 9:47 am

      You won’t actually taste the cream cheese, but if you’d like, you can just leave it out. Thanks so much. 🙂

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  147. Brynee

    August 14, 2018 at 9:34 pm

    I just made this and it turned out great! I live alone so will be freezing most of it lol.

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    • Stacey

      August 15, 2018 at 9:58 am

      It freezes beautifully! Glad you enjoyed it!

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    • Bev

      January 27, 2022 at 12:50 pm

      If you have a FoodSaver machine portion out onky what you will use at each serving. Then when you’re ready to use it, drop the unopened bag in boiling water to reheat. Cut open the bag taking care that you don’t burn yourself. This method prevents your food from drying out.

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      • Stacey

        January 28, 2022 at 8:18 am

        Such a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  148. Jenna

    July 22, 2018 at 12:36 pm

    This was a disappointing recipe, very bland and dry. If I were to make it again I would add a second can of rotel a little more cheese and some heavy cream to really bump it up.

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    • Stacey

      July 22, 2018 at 2:30 pm

      Goodness! I’ve never had anyone refer to this recipe as bland or dry. Did you follow the recipe as written?

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      • S. Aumiller

        November 17, 2019 at 6:52 pm

        I thought it was bland too. I had a feeling it was going to be dry so I added some cream, but pretty tastelessness

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        • Stacey

          November 18, 2019 at 12:47 pm

          Sorry to hear that. With all this stuff in it, I can’t imagine how it might turn out dry. But to each his own.

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          • Kendall

            May 8, 2020 at 11:14 am

            I followed recipe only I double the cream cheese. Only because it will just sit in refrigerator with no other use. Absolutely never dry and bland. I buy shredded chicken from a rotisserie chicken deli section. I don’t
            Modify anything else. I usually eat all the sauce as I’m cooking it. The garlic powder I don’t measure. Just pour to taste. Anyhow. I make this every diet break. I just ate leftovers for breakfast. 🙂

          • Stacey

            May 11, 2020 at 4:34 pm

            I’m so glad that you enjoyed it, Kendall! And you can never have too much cream cheese!

  149. Ann Baird

    July 14, 2018 at 7:53 pm

    I love this recipe. Which would work best, freezing after cooking or before or does it matter?

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    • Stacey

      July 17, 2018 at 12:27 pm

      SO glad you enjoy it, Ann! I think I would freeze this one before baking it.

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  150. Esther

    June 23, 2018 at 12:25 pm

    I made this last weekend and since there are only 2 of us I froze half of it. It is wonderful & easy. I work full time so it was great to come home & pop it in the oven (had made it night before). I am always looking for recipes that I can take out of freezer and put in oven ——this was yet another one I have tried from your site that’s great! I want to try more crock pot ones too so am searching for those & other freezer friendly recipes on your site. Thank you for all your recipes, stories and tips.

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    • Stacey

      June 25, 2018 at 11:33 am

      Thanks so much, Esther! I’m so glad you enjoyed this!

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    • Megan

      August 11, 2018 at 7:50 am

      How did you reheat it after freezing? Temp and time?

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  151. erich hoofman

    June 10, 2018 at 5:37 pm

    I’m making this as I am writing this… I love this recipe! Instead, this time I used sun dried tomatoes, a can of Campbell cheese (both of what I had on hand. To add some juice lost f%om canned tomatoes I added a couple of splashes of chicken stock!
    Hopefully it’s as good as the above recipe… Fingers crossed

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    • Stacey

      June 12, 2018 at 12:36 pm

      Hope you enjoyed it!

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  152. Shery

    June 7, 2018 at 3:32 pm

    Just made this for my husband and adult son the other night and both agreed the recipe is a “keeper”! My son even took a container full to work the next day for his lunch. I enjoyed this recipe too, easy to make (I used the packaged rotisserie chicken from Costco) and very tasty.

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    • Stacey

      June 12, 2018 at 12:42 pm

      I’m just tickled everyone enjoyed it so much! My family just loves it too!

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    • JANE SMITH

      December 27, 2021 at 3:54 pm

      If I’m in a rush or just feeling lazy I do rotisserie chicken and make my broth from Better then Bouillion roast chicken flavor. It turns out just as well, my enormous family can’t tell the difference either.

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      • Stacey

        January 4, 2022 at 1:56 pm

        Thanks for the tips!

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  153. Michelle

    April 18, 2018 at 12:05 am

    Made this tonight. It was a hit. Thank you for the recipd

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    • Stacey

      April 18, 2018 at 1:02 pm

      Awesome! So glad y’all enjoyed it!!

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  154. Lottie Fanestiel

    April 3, 2018 at 9:42 pm

    Can you freeze this

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    • Stacey

      April 6, 2018 at 11:12 am

      Sure can! 🙂

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      • Stephanie Scott

        June 30, 2021 at 7:41 am

        Hi! You’re recipe looks so yummy ????. If you freeze this recipe, what is the best way to reheat? Should you reheat it completely frozen or let it thaw before reheating?

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        • Stacey

          June 30, 2021 at 10:18 am

          Thanks, Stephanie! I would recommend thawing first before reheating for the best texture.

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  155. Karen Ellis

    March 25, 2018 at 8:20 pm

    This looks and sounds amazing????. Unfortunately, it has about 2weeks worth of my daily sodium allowance. I might try to see if I can adjust it to waaay lower the sodium content.

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    • Stacey

      March 27, 2018 at 10:36 pm

      It shouldn’t be too hard.

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  156. Alesia

    March 23, 2018 at 3:28 pm

    Just put this dish in the oven. I subbed one can of cream of chicken for one of the cream of mushroom. Very much looking forward to it!

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    • Stacey

      March 23, 2018 at 3:49 pm

      I sure hope you’ll enjoy!!!

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  157. Marja

    March 18, 2018 at 9:37 pm

    I’m sorry for your loss. I know it really hurts cos i lost my dear dear little doggy a little over a year ago and it’s getting better but sometimes there are moments when tears come up again. When i look at his picture or make a chickendish. He loved chicken so much and always when i made it he was getting a little piece. Just for taste. So when i now cook a chickendish ( wich i couldn’t for a long time), i think of him. But now i do cook them again and your dish looks very attractive to me. So i’m sure that i make this one and that it’s not gonna be the only time that i’ll do so. I just know i make this one often cos it’s easy and cheesy and i love both reason! Thanks for the recipe and take your time to heal. You’ll finally think of him/her with a smile on face instead of a tear in your eye. Promise.

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