CHICKEN SPAGHETTI WITH BACON

Chicken Spaghetti with Bacon image

My family prefers this creamy chicken spaghetti to the more traditional tomato-based variety. The smoky flavor of bacon adds interest.-Dave Portman, Cincinnati, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 ounces spaghetti
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 celery ribs, chopped
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. In a small skillet, saute the onion, green pepper and celery in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the soup, mushrooms, spaghetti, chicken and cheese; toss to coat. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and bacon; dot with remaining butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 574mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.