Chicken Spaghetti

📝 Ingredients

• 1 lb (500g) spaghetti
• 1 rotisserie chicken (shredded, skin and bones discarded)
• 2 red bell peppers (finely chopped)
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 4 garlic cloves (crushed)
• 4 cups bechamel sauce
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded/grated)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 390°F/200°C.
2. 2Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil over medium-high heat.
3. 3Add the spaghetti and cook for 8 minutes then reserve 1 cup of the cooking water and drain.
4. 4In a large skillet or frying pan set over medium-high heat, sauté the peppers, onion and garlic for a few minutes until softened then add the spices and cook for another minute.
5. 5Combine the sauteed vegetables with the spaghetti, shredded chicken and béchamel sauce then stir until combined.
6. 6Transfer the mixture to a large baking dish/casserole dish and top with the cheese.
7. 7Place the dish in the oven and allow to bake for 20 minutes until the dish is hot and bubbling and the cheese has melted.
8. 8Remove from the oven and serve.