easy chicken spaghetti tex-mex style

3 Pinches
Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Aug 11, 2025

This is a quick stove-top chicken spaghetti that is great for a weeknight meal. Serve with a salad and some warmed corn or flour tortillas.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds cooked and shredded chicken breast or thigh meat
  • 1 cup chicken broth or stock
  • 12 ounces thin spaghetti
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 tablespoons butter (or more as needed)
  • 4-8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2-1 pound Velveeta cheese, shredded
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes and green chilies (10 oz)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, drained (14.5 oz, optional)

How To Make easy chicken spaghetti tex-mex style

  • Step 1
    In a large, deep skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Then add sliced mushrooms and saute until tender. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds to 1 minute - do not burn. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Step 2
    Cook spaghetti noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  • Step 3
    Add chicken broth, Rotel tomatoes and chilies, and diced tomatoes (if using) to the mushroom mixture; mix and heat over low heat.
  • Step 4
    Add shredded velveeta and stir to combine. Heat until cheese is thoroughly melted and incorporated.
  • Step 5
    Add chicken and cooked spaghetti. Stir until combined. Heat through and then serve.
  • Step 6
    Serve with a salad and warmed tortillas.

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Ingredient: Chicken
Culture: American
Category: Casseroles
Method: Stove Top

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