Cheesy Tomato Chicken or Turkey Spaghetti Casserole Recipe

Name: Cheesy Tomato Chicken or Turkey Spaghetti Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package vermicelli, uncooked; 3 cups cooked cubed chicken or 3 cups turkey; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 (8 ounce) packagefresh sliced mushrooms; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 stalk celery, diced; 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste); ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional or to taste); 1 (16 ounce) package Velveeta cheese, cubed; 1 (10 ounce) candiced tomatoes and green chilies; 1 cup canned corn kernel (can use a little more); 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or use 1/2 teaspoon white salt); fresh ground black pepper (to taste); ½ cup dry breadcrumbs; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese; 3 tablespoons melted butter

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) package vermicelli, uncooked
3 cups cooked cubed chicken or 3 cups turkey
4 tablespoons butter
1 (8 ounce) packagefresh sliced mushrooms
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 stalk celery, diced
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional or to taste)
1 (16 ounce) package Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 (10 ounce) candiced tomatoes and green chilies
1 cup canned corn kernel (can use a little more)
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or use 1/2 teaspoon white salt)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
½ cup dry breadcrumbs
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons melted butter

1
Grease a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish.
2
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente; drain but do not rinse.
3
Place the cooked pasta in a bowl then toss with 1-2 tablespoons oil to prevent sticking; set aside.
4
Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; add in mushrooms with onion, bell pepper and celery; saute stirring for about 7 minutes or until veggies are tender, adding in the garlic and cayenne pepper (if using) the last few minutes of cooking.
5
Add in chicken, Velveeta cheese, diced tomatoes and corn; reduce heat to low and stir until the cheese has melted and ingredients are well combined.
6
Season with salt and black pepper.
7
Add in the cooked pasta and toss to combine well.
8
Transfer and spread into prepared casserole dish.
9
In a small bowl combined the dry breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
10
Drizzle melted butter on top.
11
Bake uncovered at 350 degree F for about 20-22 minutes or until bubbly.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) package vermicelli, uncooked, 3 cups cooked cubed chicken or 3 cups turkey, 4 tablespoons butter, 1 (8 ounce) packagefresh sliced mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Tomato Chicken or Turkey Spaghetti Casserole falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Tomato Chicken or Turkey Spaghetti Casserole

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