Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
3 unit

boneless chicken breasts

cooked

2 unit

spaghetti noodles

cooked

1 unit

green pepper

chopped

1 unit

onion

chopped

1 tbsp

butter

24 unit

evaporated milk

1.5 lb

Velveeta cheese

cubed

1 cup

shredded cheese

shredded

0.5 cup

Ritz cracker

crushed

Step 1
~5 min

Boil chicken until cooked through.

Step 2
~5 min

Set chicken aside and use the broth to cook spaghetti noodles.

Step 3
~5 min

Place cooked noodles in a greased rectangular pan.

Step 4
~5 min

Shred the cooked chicken and distribute it over the noodles.

Step 5
~5 min

Chop onion and green pepper.

Step 6
~5 min

Sauté the chopped onion and green pepper in butter until softened.

Step 7
~5 min

Layer the sautéed onion and pepper mixture on top of the chicken and noodles.

Step 8
~5 min

Pour evaporated milk evenly over the ingredients in the pan.

Step 9
~5 min

Chop Velveeta cheese into chunks and add it to the evaporated milk in the pan.

Step 10
~5 min

Continuously stir the Velveeta cheese and evaporated milk mixture over medium heat until it forms a smooth cheese sauce.

Step 11
~5 min

Pour the cheese sauce over the noodle, chicken, onion, and pepper mixture.

Step 12
~5 min

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 30 minutes.

Step 13
~5 min

Optionally, top with Ritz crackers or shredded cheese.

Step 14
~5 min

If topping, bake for an additional 5 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add mushrooms to the vegetables for extra flavor.

Use a rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation time.

Ensure the cheese sauce is smooth and doesn't scorch by stirring constantly.

Add a pinch of nutmeg to the cheese sauce to enhance its flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Garnish with parsley.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad
Garlic bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Classic American comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family gatherings
Potlucks

Occasion Tags

Family dinner
Potluck
Casual gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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