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Chicken Spaghetti Recipe


  • Author: Wendy Balderas
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This Chicken Spaghetti features a creamy 3-cheese blend of cream cheese, cheddar, and mozzarella, paired perfectly with Rotel tomatoes. This dish is made from scratch and offers a delightful combination of flavors.


Ingredients

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  • 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • Salt/Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 Tablespoons flour
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 10 oz. diced tomatoes & green chilies
  • 8 oz. Thin Spaghetti
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • Red pepper flakes & chopped parsley, to garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Cook the Chicken (Optional): Slice the chicken, season with salt/pepper and Italian seasoning. Sear in olive oil until cooked. Dice into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Make the Sauce:
    • Melt butter in the same pot, clean chicken bits (fond).
    • Add onions, cook until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
    • Sprinkle flour, cook until the raw flour smell disappears.
    • Gradually add chicken broth and milk, whisk until smooth.
    • Simmer and reduce the sauce. Add cream cheese, stir until melted.
    • Add shredded cheddar, stir to combine. Add diced tomatoes (drained) and chicken.
    • Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and stir into sauce.
  4. Bake: Transfer to a greased casserole dish if necessary. Top with mozzarella cheese. Bake for 15 minutes. Broil for 1-2 minutes to brown the top.
  5. Garnish: Remove from oven, garnish with red pepper flakes and parsley. Serve.

Notes

  • Use 2 cups of cooked chicken as an alternative.
  • Shred cheese from a block for better melting.
  • Avoid adding cheddar cheese to very hot sauce to prevent grainy texture.
  • Thin spaghetti is preferred but any pasta will work.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 547 kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 641mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 103mg