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Creamy Southern Spaghetti Bake

A cheesy, comforting bake that's a delicious one-pan wonder combining chicken, creamy cheeses, and crunchy bacon for a perfect family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 610
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken
  • 12 oz spaghetti Cooked until al dente
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken Can use rotisserie chicken
Creamy Mixture
  • 1 block cream cheese, softened 8 oz
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix 1 oz
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Divided
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Toppings
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Optional garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook spaghetti until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, ranch mix, garlic powder, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Fold in the cooked chicken, 1½ cups cheddar, Parmesan, and the cooked spaghetti until well mixed.
  5. Pour the creamy concoction into your greased baking dish. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
Baking
  1. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  2. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  3. Let it rest for 5–10 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Can be prepared in advance, just cover and store in the fridge before baking. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3–4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.