"In the South, we make casseroles for just about every occasion. The best kind of casserole has all our favorite things: chicken, butter, cheese, pasta, and a dash of hot sauce. This Chicken Spaghetti Casserole can transport you back to days when mama was cooking in the kitchen...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 (4-lb.) whole chicken
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4 tablespoons kosher salt
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1 bay leaf
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8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
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3 tablespoons butter
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1 large yellow onion, chopped
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1/2 medium-size green pepper, coarsely chopped
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2 celery ribs, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 (10 3/4-oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
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1 (28-oz.) can diced tomatoes, drained and chopped