Description
This creamy Ranch Chicken Spaghetti Bake combines tender pasta, juicy chicken, and tangy ranch seasoning in a cheesy casserole. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces uncooked spaghetti
- 2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix (Hidden Valley recommended)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked/rotisserie chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and position the rack in the top third of the oven.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the spaghetti 2 minutes less than the package directions suggest.
- While pasta cooks, mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, ranch seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Stir the shredded chicken into the sauce mixture until well combined.
- Drain the spaghetti thoroughly and transfer it to your 9×13 casserole dish.
- Pour the chicken and sauce mixture over the spaghetti. Toss everything together until pasta is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture in an even layer. Sprinkle parmesan cheese first, then top with mozzarella.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until hot and bubbly. For golden cheese, broil for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully.
Notes
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control the salt level since ranch mix and soup are already salty
- Shred your own cheese for better melting – pre-shredded contains anti-caking agents
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes after baking for easier serving and better texture
- Add frozen peas or broccoli to the sauce for extra vegetables without changing cook time
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream to lighten up the dish while maintaining creaminess
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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