Easy Cheap Dinner Ideas: Indulgent Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel & Velveeta
Discover a delicious and easy-to-make chicken spaghetti recipe that features the creamy goodness of Velveeta and the kick of Rotel. Perfect for a budget-friendly dinner!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked spaghetti
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, Rotel tomatoes, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about five minutes.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and mix well.
- Reduce heat and add Velveeta cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and everything is well combined.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish can be easily customized by adding your favorite vegetables.
- For a spicier version, use the original Rotel instead of the mild.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Easy Cheap Dinner Ideas, Chicken Spaghetti, Velveeta, Rotel