Description
Baked White Spaghetti with Chicken is a delicious and comforting dish that combines creamy, cheesy goodness with tender chicken and crispy turkey bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups white sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente; drain.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti, shredded chicken, turkey bacon, white sauce, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and Italian herbs.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with mushrooms or another plant-based protein.
- Feel free to add vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams