Rotel Chicken Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Staple Ingredients
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3 cups shredded cheese (try Mexican blend or similar)
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1 cup sour cream
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2 (10.5 oz) cans of cream of chicken soup with herbs
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1 (10 oz) can of Rotel diced tomatoes with chilies
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4 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, pulled apart or cut
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12 oz dry spaghetti noodles
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1 cup chicken broth, split into portions
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4 minced garlic cloves
→ Spices and Garnishes
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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A sprinkle of dried parsley for topping
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½ teaspoon seasoning salt
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½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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3 tablespoons cajun spice blend, split in portions
→ DIY Cajun Spice Mix (Optional)
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2 tablespoons smokey paprika
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
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1 tablespoon ground cayenne
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2 teaspoons onion powder
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
# Instructions:
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Set oven to 375°F to preheat. Get a big pot of water boiling, toss in the spaghetti, and cook it following the instructions on the box.
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Remove the chicken from the bones and throw it in a big bowl. Add ¼ cup chicken broth to moisten it and sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of cajun spices over it. Make sure it’s all mixed and coated evenly.
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In a separate bowl, throw together sour cream, cream of chicken soup, garlic, Rotel (don’t drain it), 1 tablespoon of cajun seasoning, pepper, seasoned salt, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until smooth.
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Take the warmed-up ¾ cup chicken stock and stir it slowly into the sauce blend you just made.
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Grab a 9×13 baking dish and mix in your cooked spaghetti, spiced chicken, sauce mixture, and half the cheese. Use kitchen tongs to make sure everything is evenly spread out.
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Spread the leftover cheese on top. Sprinkle with parsley. Put a layer of foil on top, sprayed with nonstick oil first. Bake for 25 minutes, uncover, then bake 10 more minutes until bubbly and golden at the edges.
# Notes:
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Store-bought cajun spice mix is fine if you don’t make your own.
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Heat leftovers with small splashes of chicken broth to bring the pasta back to life.
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Super handy for making ahead when the week’s packed.