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chicken spaghetti recipe

Creamy, cheesy baked chicken spaghetti with tender pasta, savory sauce, and a hint of spice from tomatoes and green chilies.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • For the Pasta
  • ½ tablespoon salt for water
  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • For the Sauce
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 can 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
  • Toppings
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded (divided)
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded (divided)

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot (for boiling pasta)
  • Baking dish
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Whisk or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Cook the Chicken
  2. Slice the chicken breasts into thinner cutlets. Cook them in olive oil over medium heat until golden and fully cooked. Let them rest, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Boil the Pasta
  4. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  5. Start the Sauce
  6. In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant.
  7. Add the Flour
  8. Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook briefly until it turns lightly golden.
  9. Build the Sauce
  10. Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring continuously. Add salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, heavy cream, and half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  11. Bring It Together
  12. Add the drained tomatoes, cooked chicken, and spaghetti to the sauce. Mix until everything is well combined.
  13. Transfer and Top
  14. Pour the mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the top.
  15. Bake
  16. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.