Follow these steps for perfect results
Hen
cooked, meat off bone and cut up
Garlic
buttons
Onions
chopped
Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
Hot Sauce
Black Pepper
Red Pepper
Celery
chopped
Bell Peppers
cut up
Carrots
cut up
Tomato Paste
Tomato Sauce
Spaghetti
precooked
Cook the hen and reserve the broth.
Remove the chicken meat from the bone and cut into pieces.
Precook the spaghetti.
Chop the onions, celery, bell peppers, and carrots.
Optional: Mince the garlic.
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.
Add the reserved chicken broth to the mixture. If needed, add water to ensure all ingredients are covered with liquid.
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 3 hours, stirring frequently.
If the liquid cooks down during baking, add water to maintain moisture.
Optionally, top with grated cheese before serving.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Can be assembled a day ahead and baked before serving.
Serve in a baking dish or portion into individual bowls.
Serve with a side salad or garlic bread.
Enhances the savory flavors
Discover the story behind this recipe
A classic comfort food dish often served at potlucks and family gatherings.
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