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Crack Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

This Crack Chicken Spaghetti Casserole is the ultimate comfort food – warm, gooey, and delicious!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs boneless-skinless
  • 16 bacon slices cooked and chopped
  • 1 pound of spaghetti
  • 2 cans condensed mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 8 ounces baby Bella mushrooms sliced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 oz packet Ranch seasoning mix
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper for a delicious taste
Topping:
  • 1 1/2 cups cracker crumbs I used Ritz crackers
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Butter or oil a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Make Chicken
  1. Place chicken breasts or chicken thighs in a medium-large saucepan and cover with water.
  2. Bring to boil on medium heat. After boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and cover the pot with a lid.
  3. Boil the chicken, depending on its size, for between 15 and 25 minutes. A meat thermometer can be used to check the temperature. It should be inserted into the thickest portion of the meat and read 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  4. Transfer the chicken to a large bowl. Then, use two forks to shred it.
Cook Spaghetti:
  1. Add the spaghetti to a large pot. If necessary, break them in half. Stir in a little oil. Follow the package instructions and cook for about 2 minutes.
  2. After the pasta has been cooked, you should reserve 2 cups of the cooking liquid. Discard any excess. Drain the pasta.
Assemble:
  1. Add cooked spaghetti, condensed milk of mushroom soup, grated cheese and diced onion to the large bowl. Mix well.
  2. Add 1 cup broth or other reserved cooking liquid to the mixture and adjust for salt. Add 1 cup of broth or reserved cooking liquid to the mixture and stir well.
  3. Place the mixture in a baking dish and evenly distribute it.
  4. Buttery Cracker Topping
  5. Combine cracker crumbs and melted butter in a large bowl until well combined.
  6. Place the crumb mixture over the casserole. Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese on top. Spread evenly.
  7. Add the rest of the bacon.
Baking:
  1. Bake for between 30-40 minutes, or until cheese is melted and mixture is bubbly.