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Chicken Timballo Spaghetti Casserole

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
40 min
TOTAL TIME
60 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner
Chicken Timballo Spaghetti Casserole
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
  • 2 (24 ounce) jars marinara sauce
  • 3 cups cooked chicken breast meat, diced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 (7 ounce) package of sliced pepperoni, diced
  • 1 green pepper, diced
  • 1 (5 ounce) can mushroom pieces, drained
  • 1 (3 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to the optimal temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit (or 175 degrees Celsius for those using metric measurements).
2
Apply a generous amount of olive oil to the base of your chosen cooking vessel, whether it be a cast iron skillet or a large baking dish.
3
Fill a substantial pot with water, adding a pinch of salt to enhance flavor. Bring the water to a rolling boil and cook spaghetti according to package instructions, stirring occasionally until it reaches your desired level of doneness - typically 12 minutes.
4
Combine cooked spaghetti, marinara sauce, diced chicken, onion, pepperoni, green pepper, mushroom pieces, and black olives in a large mixing container; then transfer the mixture into your prepared cast iron skillet.
5
Top the spaghetti mixture with a generous layer of mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese for added flavor.
6
Place the prepared casserole in the preheated oven and bake until it reaches a bubbly state, the chicken is cooked through, and the cheese topping is lightly browned, typically taking around 30 minutes.