Oven-Baked Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
This baked spaghetti combines tender chicken, spaghetti, and a rich tomato sauce with green bell pepper, onion, broccoli, and mushrooms. Italian seasoning, garlic, and bay leaves add warmth, while melted Colby-Monterey Jack cheese brings the casserole together. Serve it as a hearty family dinner or comforting make-ahead meal.
- Prep1 hr
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Baked Chicken Spaghetti Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 80 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
In a shallow non-aluminum dish or resealable plastic bag, combine olive oil, bay leaves, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper. Poke holes in chicken breasts and add them to the olive oil mixture. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
- 2
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Remove chicken from the refrigerator and cut it into half-inch pieces. Cook in a large skillet with the marinade until the chicken is light brown and the sauce is bubbly. Remove the bay leaves. Stir pepper, onion, broccoli, and mushrooms into the skillet and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes.
- 3
While the vegetables are cooking, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Return pasta to the pot and add the chicken mixture and spaghetti sauce. Stir. Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch pan. Top with shredded cheese.
- 4
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve.
- Calories 553.31 kcal High 28%
- Protein 42.64 g Good Source 85%
- Carbohydrate 62.86 g 23%
- Total Fat 16.49 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 4.38 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 90.82 mg High 30%
- Sodium 486.22 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 8.54 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 8.07 g --
- Added Sugars 0.14 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 198.75 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 4.7 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 882.6 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 77.15 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 72.48 mg Good Source 81%
- Vitamin D 0.18 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Oven Baked Chicken Spaghetti Casserole is made with 17 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Broccoli, Chicken Breast, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 553.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Baked Chicken Spaghetti Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Broccoli, Chicken Breast, Dried Bay Leaves, Garlic. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Baked Chicken Spaghetti Casserole?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 1 hr to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 553.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Baked Chicken Spaghetti Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Oven-Baked Chicken Spaghetti Casserole healthy?
- Oven-Baked Chicken Spaghetti Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 553.31 calories and 42.64 g of protein, or 85% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 486.22 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.38 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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