Creamy Chicken and Spaghetti Bake
Make-ahead casseroles are great for family weeknight meals. Make this cheesy chicken and pasta combo one night and bake it the next.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients
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6 ounces spaghetti
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12 ounces ground raw chicken
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1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
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1/4 cup chopped onion
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon cooking oil
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1 tablespoon margarine or butter
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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3/4 cup milk
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3/4 cup shredded sharp American cheese (3 ounces)
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1/4 cup sliced pitted ripe olives
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1 tablespoon snipped parsley
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1 tablespoon chopped pimiento
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2 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon margarine or butter, melted
Directions
1.
Break spaghetti in half. Cook spaghetti according to package directions just until tender. Drain; transfer spaghetti to a large mixing bowl.
2.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook chicken, mushrooms, onion, and garlic in hot oil over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Add chicken mixture to spaghetti.
3.
For sauce, in a small saucepan melt 1 tablespoon margarine or butter. Stir in flour and pepper. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Add American cheese, stirring until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in olives, parsley, and pimiento.
4.
Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture. Toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 2-quart square baking dish or casserole. In a small mixing bowl toss together bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and 1 tablespoon melted margarine or butter. Sprinkle over chicken mixture.
5.
Cover and bake in a 375 degree F oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes more or until heated through. Makes 4 servings.
Make-Ahead Tip
Prepare casserole; cover and chill up to 24 hours. Prepare crumb mixture and chill separately. To serve, sprinkle crumb mixture over chicken mixture. Bake casserole, covered, in a 375 degree F oven for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes more or until heated through.
Nutrition information
Calories 486, Total Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Sodium 611 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 26 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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