When I want to cook something that makes me feel warm and happy inside, I always think of casseroles. Nothing says comfort food to me like a casserole does, especially when I’ve been freezing my rumpadump off outside for one reason or another.
It’s a total bonus that almost all casseroles I make have cheese inside. Oh, how I love that melted cheesy goodness, and this Spicy Chicken Spaghetti recipe is full of liquid gold.
I found it on the Kraft Recipes site, and I couldn’t resist making it (with a couple twists, of course). It uses VELVEETA cheese, and while I tend to use shredded cheese in my recipes, VELVEETA is perfect for those where I want the creamiest of creaminess.
Get your spaghetti cooking and then start on the sauce. Cut the cheese into cubes to make it easier to melt into a sauce and put into a skillet.
Add the rest of the ingredients to the cheese, then cook and stir until everything is all blended and smooth.
Combine the sauce and your cooked pasta into a lightly greased casserole dish. Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through and enjoy!
The creamy cheese, spicy tomatoes and smoky bacon balance each other beautifully. This is a recipe I’ll be making over and over.
VELVEETA Spicy Chicken Spaghetti
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb. spaghetti uncooked
- 1 can 12 oz premium chunk white chicken
- 3/4 lb. 12 oz. VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 can 10-3/4 oz. 98%-fat-free condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 can 10 oz. RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Habaneros, undrained (for a little less spice use RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies)
- 5 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/3 cup milk if you like a slightly thinner sauce, add a little more milk
- Optional: Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
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Heat oven to 350ºF.
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Cook spaghetti according to package directions, omitting salt.
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While pasta is cooking, add remaining ingredients to a skillet; cook and stir over med. high heat until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended.
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Drain spaghetti, rinse with cold water, and drain again. Add to chicken mixture and gently combine ingredients. Spread in a 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.
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Bake 30 to 35 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with a little chopped cilantro.
Recipe Notes
(Adapted from this Kraft recipe.)
Check out my other VELVEETA recipes too!
Jacqueline says
Made tonight for dinner and it was delicious! And a keeper!
Lolo says
Yum that looks amazing! I love that you added chicken and bacon. Yum.
Katie says
I think this would be a big hit in our house between the Velveeta and the pasta!
Shell Feis says
That sounds so good! Definitely pinning. I’m a sucker for the RO*TEL/Velveeta combo.
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
What a great twist on spaghetti! I couldn’t do spicy for my family though.
Marina says
Chicken and spaghetti anything goes great in my family. So yep! Definitely another must-try from your site!
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
Oh my, that spaghetti looks super delicious!
Courtney says
My dear.. this looks so good! Hubby would dance at the fact it has SPAGHETTI! and of course liquid gold 😉
Kathleen says
I am on a sugar detox right now, but once it’s done I am so trying this! Looks so yummy!
Betty Manousos says
omg, i can’r speak…i am too busy drooling over this!
xx
Jennifer says
This sounds GOOOOOD!!! Yum yum! Definitely want to try!
Malia says
Yum! This looks like something my family would enjoy.
Leilani says
I LOVE Velveeta and this just looks so good! And the fact that it’s spicy makes it even more perfect!
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says
I love your pictures. This dish looks absolutely amazing. I’ll have to make it soon.
Tammy says
I think I’ll cook that up this weekend, minus habeneros and chiles of course! 🙂
jeanae says
I’m a sucker for a good casserole during the fall & winter. This one gives me so many ideas!
Lori says
You’ve struck again. This looks amazing and I can’t wait to make it for my family!
Dee @ Cocktails with Mom says
Oh my gosh Liz, I am so going to try this!
Elizabeth@ Food Ramblings says
yum! this looks great 🙂
Stacie Connerty says
This looks really good. I do not use Velveeta very often, but this looks really good. I am sure that my kids would love it.
theGOmamas says
What an easy dinner idea. Great idea
Teresa Mccluskey says
oh my goodness! this is mouth watering good! On m dinner list for sure!
Ashley - Embracing Beauty says
Oooh that looks so good! I love velveeta!
Kristin Wheeler (@MamaLuvsBooks) says
Such a great idea!! YUM!!! I love the spicy component!
Carmen's Life says
I love spaghetti and this looks amazing.. I never thought about putting it in the oven though.. I can’t wait to try this one..
Trisha D. says
Oh my gosh my mouth is watering like crazy over your Velveeta dish!! Pinning it as we speak!
amanda says
that looks awesome. i love velveeta. remember their jingle from the late 80s?
Janeane Davis says
The title of this recipe is so crazy, it has to be delicious!
Mama to 5 BLessings says
This recipe looks good. My kids love mac & cheese and I wondered how these kits tasted. Thanks1
Mally says
You certainly are a spicy gal!
katherine says
Totally pinning this! It looks amazing!
Dawn says
We like to have spicy spaghetti. I have never thought about serving it cheesy. That looks so good!
Ange says
Your recipes get better and better!! Definitely adding this Velveeta Chicken Spaghetti to the meal plan and charging you for my gym membership 😉
Linette says
This sounds like a recipe my son would love! He loves spaghetti, and cheese in any combination.
Growing Up Madison says
I always have a package of velveeta at home and pasta but have never made anything like this before. Will have to give this a try. Thanks for sharing.
Kristi @dragonflytweet says
I never would have thought to have spaghetti in a casserole- but dang, that looks delicious. Will have to try this out during the winter.
Sue Hull says
I’m a cheese lovin’ lady too. I can’t have the spice so I’d make it without it. Oh my goodness! This looks so good. Pinned this recipe. I always find yummy recipes at your blog. Thanks for sharing 🙂
jordyn @ Almost Supermom says
Looks so yummy! I know my kids would love it 🙂
Robyn says
These pictures are so well done! The pasta looks great!
Stefani says
This looks like something my family would enjoy!
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says
Oh, lordy I’m trying not to munch out right now, but this is making me want to crack the freezer for the leftover queso dip and smother it all over pasta with bacon for good measure.
noelle d says
ha ha ha…
i love cheese too 🙂
Heather D. says
This looks divine, I’ll have to try it. And your photos look like something out of a cooking magazine.
Jessica @Bkeepsushonest says
Cheese and bacon… duh. Now I’m hungry.
Vonnie says
Looks yummy. My kids would love this!
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
This sounds yummy. I love how easily velveeta melts.
Piera says
Liz! – this dish looks so good! I love the addition of cilantro – will definitely have to try it!
kathy balman says
That looks really good. I do miss my pasta.
Cynthia L says
So creamy, so delicious. Everything is better with Velveeta!
Daisy says
I love this recipe! This is perfect for my son.
Laurie - Steals and Deals for Kids says
This looks so good!! I am always looking for new pasta dishes!! Going to try this and going to look at more recipes on the website!!
Melissa says
Oh Liz, this looks so delicious! I am definitely putting this on my menu plan.
Jenn says
This looks amazing!! I love a little spice in my pasta!
Sarah Bailey says
Oh gosh that sounds a tasty meal – those cheese squares look delicious (I have a bit of a thing for cheese sorry!) x
Melanie a/k/a CrazyMom says
YUmmm.. I love pasta and what a simple yet elegant dish, I bet everyone will enjoy it at our Thanksgiving get together.. thanks for sharing, soooo will give it a try.
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
This looks delish. I have never thought to use Velveeta like this.
Le-an Lacaba says
This is perfect for me, as there is a storm coming here, so we could keep warm. I’d copy this recipe for sure!
Nichol says
Wow that looks and sounds absolutely amazing. I love how simple this is to make!
Ave says
Really like the photo! And your pasta recipe makes me hungry! Thanks for a great recipe!
Amy Lynn Desrosiers says
I have never tried Velveeta, but you have inspired me!
Giveaways 4 Mom says
This looks and sounds like it is super good.
Virginia @thatbaldchick says
Oooh, sign me up for a dish of that!
Rebecca says
The Bacon and cilantro would really make this awesome!
Alissa Apel says
I haven’t had Velveeta in so long. It looks good!
Krystyn says
Yum! Queso and noodles..my girls would love this!
Jennifer B says
YUm, this looks delicious and so easy to make too!
Rosie says
This sounds wonderful! What is great about it is the perfect food for when you are snowed in, and have all these cans, what to do, a perfect comfort food casserole. I luv Velveeta, what is hard is I start eating so much of it, I have to be careful there is enough for the recipe!
Jennifer T. says
Oh, wow! I almost breezed past this recipe. I wasn’t sure when I saw spicy and spaghetti. But, it has all my favorite ingredients in it so I can’t go wrong. I’ll be pinning this one for sure.
karen dwight says
Velveeta is delicious and mixed with a casserole makes it even better. I printed this recipe which is rare for me to do and plan to try it out for a family dinner.
Kecia says
Yum, I love me some Velveeta!! Casseroles are perfect when you need some comfort food.
HilLesha says
I’m sure a lot of people in my family would love this (except for my husband: he hates anything with chicken in it). 🙂
Jackie says
That sounds super simple and delicious! The perfect week night meal if you ask me.
Kristi says
Oh, Grant would love this! He loves pasta and spicy dishes. I will have to make it for him. The recipe seems very doable too. (I love easy recipes!)
Shar says
I am going to make this recipe for family coming in for the weekend. I pinned it to my food board so I don’t lose it! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/160300067960437077/
Thanks.
Rosey says
I’ve never thought to pair Velveeta and Spaghetti, but it doesn’t sound bad at all.
I have one child who only likes mac & cheese if it’s the Velveeta shells … I bet he’d love this recipe.
Christina says
Yum! I am not a big spaghetti person, but this is a spaghetti recipe that I could eat!
Deborah Caudill says
Your recipe for Velveeta Spicy Chicken Spaghetti looks scrumptious, but also easy enough that I can probably make it without it turning into a disaster.
Ashley Gill says
This sounds delicious! I might have to give it a go for a meal in the next couple of weeks! I love making new dishes!
Jen-Eighty MPH Mom says
Can I just say, “Oh.My.”? This looks so tasty – and I am bookmarking it right now!
Angela @ About a Mom says
I have been making a very similar recipe for years. It’s always a crowd pleaser!
Melanie says
Oh this looks so good! I wonder if you can do it without the Velveeta? You think it would work with shredded cheese instead?
AmyLK says
YUM!
Theresa says
What an interesting concept. Cheesy spaghetti. I never thought of it, but it makes sense and sounds delish too!
Ally says
Okay, I’m going to admit something here – I didn’t even know that chicken spaghetti casserole was a thing until I visited my MIL in Arkansas a few times. I’d never had it and I was nearly 40!
Amanda says
Looks delicious! I love cooking with cheese! Thanks for sharing.
Cynthia C says
There’s something delicious about cheese and hot peppers. Sounds very good!
Karen says
You cant go wrong with cheese and pasta. Add a kick to it and you have a winner
Deborah Pucci says
This sounds so yummy, I love all of those ingredients!
Chrishelle says
We so love Velveeta in this house. Add chicken and spicy to the mix, count us in. I will be trying this recipe soon.
Lisa Brown says
i don’t care what anyone says, i love velveeta and have made a few things in my time with it.
Kelsey Apley says
That looks heavenly!!! I think this would be a fun switch from a classic spaghetti! Thanks for recipe I will add it to Must cook recipes!!
Paula @ Frosted Fingers says
I just printed this out! Going to add it to my menu plan in the next 2 weeks. My husband LOVES Velveeta!
April Yedinak says
This sounds like a fun and comforting dish that my kids will love.
Ann B. says
Oh I love the idea of the Rotel Tomatoes with Habanaros, I have never seen them in the markets near me..I only see the ones with the Green Chilis, which I use frequently. I’m going to ask my local supermarket to carry these because my family loves hot food. This looks like an awesome recipe and I’m definately going to try it.
Francine says
Wow, never thought of this! Thanks!
Nicole B says
This is similar to a recipe my family likes to eat, except I use white chicken breasts cut up and don’t put in bacon or habaneros (we just use regular because my kids won’t eat too much spice). I’ll have to put the bacon in next time and see if anyone notices. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Marcie W. says
You had me at Velveeta since I can never get enough of that cheesy goodness. I think my spice loving kiddos would appreciate the added heat in this dish too!
Lolli @ Better in Bulk says
Oh my goodness, Liz! This sounds delicious! I think I may have to modify this idea for something I’m working on. Love the flavor combo!
ALPA says
i love the recipe and its yummy. i am going to try making it as it is as when i add my own creating my own recipe it turns out to be not so gud.
Penelope (NYC Blogger) says
I always liked chicken and pasta together…but the spicy may be too much for me, I’m such a lightweight 🙂
Pam says
I have not used Velveeta in a very long time but this really looks delicious. Looks like it has a bit of a kick to it which would be quite tasty.
Shauna says
oooh, this sounds like something we will be making very soon. Thank you
betty says
my daughter would like this recipe – I like using shredded cheese over hot pasta/veggies myself
Pam says
Yum! Anything tastes better with Velvetta in it. I am going to try this soon!
Debbie Lamb says
Looks very tasty! I love Velveeta! I always have a box in my fridge.Pinned
Dawn Lopez says
YUM! Now that looks amazing and easy to make. Total win! We love spicy so this is right up our ally! Thanks 😉
DESIREE H says
This looks delicious!! I LOVE spaghetti! I think it is a great idea to use the SPICY chicken recipe! 🙂 MMM!
Thanks for sharing!
Janet W. says
This recipe really looks like it adds lots of delicious flavors together in one dish! I cannot wait to try this!
brett says
this looks like a great recipe for a cold rainy fall night!! we have many of those
Ashley McLure says
That does look like a tasty casserole. I’ve found velveeta to be a great cheese to cook with as it melts nicely. I’ve added velveeta to regular mac & cheese box mixes to get a more cheesy combo.
Karen says
This is something my family would love, thank you. I’ll be adding it to my menu!
Serendipity is Sweet says
That sounds really yummy. Hope you are well my friend! 🙂
Mandi says
This little really good and something that I’ll pass on to some friends who are big Velveeta fans.
Jennifer Williams says
I had never thought to use it for Spaghetti, I think cheese in anything is good!
Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says
This sounds wonderful. I’d like the full spice, but for 2 of the 3 boys would need to use the milder version Rotel.
Daniel Sitoabasi says
These Spaghetti is yummy, I’ll like to taste it. Am gonna follow your steps then prepare a yummiest spaghetti ever, thanks
Daniel Sitoabasi says
These Spaghetti is yummy, I’ll like to taste it.
Kita says
Looking good I have had my pasta for the week I have to cut out all the pasta and rice intake but I might cheat shh don’t tell the hubs lol
Viccy H says
Wow this looks great! I’ll be adding this to nest week’s meal plan for the family (minus the spiciness as I’m fussy, heehee) xxx
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Ahhhh – a recipe that my kids would like and actually eat! Those are hard to come by with my little picky eaters!
kay adeola says
I have to admit that looks really good i have never heard of Velveeta maybe we do not have it over here but i will use an alternative and give it a try 🙂
Michele says
I was just thinking about making a casserole the other day–it is getting colder up here in NY! This sounds like one I would really enjoy. I always forget about the Ro-Tel combo-thank you for reminding me! I will probably be cooking this up pretty soon!
Annie Mai says
As a gal trying to learn to cook more, this will definitely come in handy in the near future!
Cheryl F. says
I’ve never tried Velveeta or chicken with spaghetti. This looks really good!
sandra davis says
that looks really delicious and would be a big hit at my house as we are all big velveeta cheese fans. thanks for sharing.
Elena says
Sounds delicious! I love Velveeta! I am going to try this recipe. Thanks!
Ms. A says
I’d have to take the spice out, but it looks delicious… and I love pasta!
Vickie says
I seem to want comfort food of substance in the winter too…for me it is more potatoes and beef..this does look good too.
Amberlee Cave says
I have never tried chicken spaghetti before and that sounds absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing, I will have to test this out at my house!
Kimberly Schotz says
I would never think of using Velveeta with spaghetti noodles but this looks delicious and easy to make.
brian miller says
yum…we make rotel and velveeta as a dip….i bet this is really creamy and nice…..printing!
Natasha says
This sounds like a great, easy dinner! I may try it!
Angela says
I am a big cheese lover too! And we love making casseroles during the winter months. They make create cozy, comfort foods.
Julie Wood says
This recipe to make Velvetta Chicken Spaghetti looks so delicious especially when it is cold outside. I like the recipe because it is so filling and my family would love to try this!
Diane Sallans says
I Love cheesey recipes like this!
Donna says
My son just came up to ask me something and saw the pic and said, “You should make that.” 🙂 I agree with him. Pinning to make later!
Alicia K says
i just wish velveeta was a bit healthier
Dana Rodriguez says
That looks delicious.We love Velveeta and eat alot of chicken so I love this recipe!
Terry (My Journey With Candida) says
Yum does that look good, but then Velveeta makes everything taste so good. I like the cilantro for garnish too.
Stephanie says
That looks so yummy and a quick weeknight dinner! Pinning it!
Thanks for sharing