Deciding what recipe I wanted to do was an easy choice because for me food is about comfort and chicken spaghetti is a meal that reminds me of home. Everything about the dish speaks to the culture from which it came from, or at least the version that I am used to. It is a dish that is not meant for two but to be shared with friends and family. In his book, Southern Cooking, John Egerton emphasizes the point of southern hospitality in southern cooking, “The tradition of hospitality, of serving large quantities of good things to eat to large numbers of hungry people, of sharing food and drink with family and friends and even strangers, proved to be a durable tradition in the South” (Egerton, 1987). This dish is hearty, creamy, a little spicy and a casserole—all key characteristics of Southern cooking.
This recipe would be perfect for a rainy day or a full house. It is the definition of “comfort food”.