Creamy Southern Spaghetti Bake

This Creamy Southern Spaghetti Bake is the ultimate comfort food — rich, cheesy, and full of Southern charm. Tender spaghetti is baked in a creamy ranch and chicken sauce, topped with melted cheddar and crispy bacon for an irresistible family dinner favorite.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Casserole, Dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine: American Comfort Food, Southern

Calories: 520

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

12 oz Spaghetti Cooked until just al dente
2 cups Cooked shredded chicken
8 oz Cream cheese Softened
10.5 oz Cream of chicken soup 1 can
1 cup Sour cream
1 oz Ranch seasoning mix 1 packet
1 tsp Garlic powder
0.5 tsp Black pepper
2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese Divided
0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
6 slices Bacon Cooked and crumbled
2 tbsp Chopped parsley Optional, for garnish

Method

1. Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook pasta: Boil spaghetti until just al dente. Drain well and set aside.
3. Prepare sauce: In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, ranch mix, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
4. Combine: Fold in cooked chicken, 1½ cups cheddar, Parmesan cheese, and cooked spaghetti until evenly coated.
5. Assemble: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
6. Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown.
7. Serve: Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley for a fresh finish.

Notes

For a little heat, add a dash of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce. You can also substitute the chicken with turkey or ham for a different twist.