Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Bake with Velveeta
Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Bake with Velveeta layers tender chicken and spaghetti in a rich, melty sauce for pure comfort. The creamy processed cheese blends with mushroom soup, peppers, and olives for a smooth, savory bite with pops of briny flavor. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or a cozy family meal.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Bake with Velveeta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 86 / 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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- 15
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine chicken, condensed soup, chicken broth, bell pepper, celery, parsley, salt, and pepper in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, about 12 minutes. Drain.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 4
Add Velveeta to the Dutch oven and stir until melted. Stir in the drained spaghetti and olives. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 5
Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake until bubbly, about 10 minutes more.
- Calories 426.97 kcal High 21%
- Protein 30.39 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 32.99 g 12%
- Total Fat 19.87 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 9.07 g High 45%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 104.17 mg High 35%
- Sodium 1236.12 mg High 54%
- Dietary Fiber 3.17 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 3.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.11 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 289.53 mg Good Source 22%
- Iron 2.2 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 502.31 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 138.21 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 4.01 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
About This Recipe
Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Bake with Velveeta is made with 11 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Cheese Cubes, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 426.97 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Bake with Velveeta made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Cheese Cubes, Chicken Broth, Cream of Mushroom Soup. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Bake with Velveeta?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 426.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Bake with Velveeta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Bake with Velveeta healthy?
- Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Bake with Velveeta has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 426.97 calories and 30.39 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1236.12 mg (54% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.07 g (45% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Celery, 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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