Texas-Style Chicken Spaghetti

  • 1 3-4 lb. chicken
  • 1 (16 oz.) box spaghetti
  • 1-2 tsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 c. onion, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (10-1/2 oz.) can tomato soup
  • 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 (14-16 oz.) bottle ketchup
  • 2 tbsp. chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 8 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 c. green onions, sliced
  • Cover chicken with 8 c. water; bring to boil, then cover and cook about an hour; reserve broth. Cool chicken and cut into bite-sized pieces; set aside (this can be done ahead).

    Cook spaghetti in broth until barely tender. While it cooks, prepare sauce. Saute onion and garlic in oil; add everything but the green onions. Mix well and cook on low heat until cheese melts.

    Place drained spaghetti, 1-2 T. broth, and chicken in ungreased 13x9-inch baking dish; top with sauce, but DO NOT STIR. Cover and bake in preheated 325 degree oven for 30-35 min. or until heated through. Garnish with green onions.