1. Leftover-Friendly: This is an excellent recipe for using leftover chicken. We also happen to have some cooked chicken on hand—a little over three cups divided works well here, or you can purchase a tasty rotisserie chicken from your grocery store.
2. To make it even less spicy, reduce the spices and increase the salsa. Instead, use a mild salsa to reduce the heat.
3. Make ahead: You can prepare it up to one day in advance, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. This recipe can be assembled and baked 24 hours ahead, but don’t add the extra minutes until they’ve been sitting for an hour more.
Serving Suggestions
Perfectly paired with any of the following sides, this chicken spaghetti is super versatile too:
Garlic Bread: It would also pair excellently with a crispy garlic bread side.
Salad: A green salad with a simple vinaigrette is the fresh counterpoint to all that creamy pasta.
Steamed vegetables: Get your greens in with a side of steamed broccoli, green beans, or carrots.
FAQs
Chicken Spaghetti Freezer Friendly?
Absolutely! Just cover and bake or freeze? To eat, store overnight in the refrigerator before baking as usual. You might need to increase the baking time by a few minutes.
Is there any other pasta you can use?
Alternatives to angel hair pasta: Other varieties include penne and rotini. Cook according to the pasta type you use.
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