Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
1 unit

Hen

cooked, meat off bone and cut up

4 unit

Garlic

buttons

4 unit

Onions

chopped

4 tbsp

Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce

1 tsp

Hot Sauce

1 dash

Black Pepper

1 dash

Red Pepper

2 unit

Celery

chopped

2 unit

Bell Peppers

cut up

4 unit

Carrots

cut up

1 can

Tomato Paste

1 can

Tomato Sauce

1 box

Spaghetti

precooked

Step 1
~20 min

Cook the hen and reserve the broth.

Step 2
~20 min

Remove the chicken meat from the bone and cut into pieces.

Step 3
~20 min

Precook the spaghetti.

Step 4
~20 min

Chop the onions, celery, bell peppers, and carrots.

Step 5
~20 min

Optional: Mince the garlic.

Step 6
~20 min

Combine the cooked chicken, chopped vegetables, garlic (optional), Lea & Perrins, hot sauce, black pepper, red pepper, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and precooked spaghetti in a large bowl.

Step 7
~20 min

Add the reserved chicken broth to the mixture. If needed, add water to ensure all ingredients are covered with liquid.

Step 8
~20 min

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 9
~20 min

Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 3 hours, stirring frequently.

Step 10
~20 min

If the liquid cooks down during baking, add water to maintain moisture.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 11
~20 min

Optionally, top with grated cheese before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a layer of cream cheese for extra creaminess.

Use different types of cheese for a more complex flavor.

Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled a day ahead and baked before serving.

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 or garlic bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad
Garlic bread
Coleslaw

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern United States

Cultural Significance

A classic comfort food dish often served at potlucks and family gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family gatherings
Potlucks

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Potluck
Weeknight Meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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