Description
This Chicken Spaghetti has a creamy 3-cheese blend with tender chicken, smooth sauce, and bright tomatoes.
Ingredients
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 1/2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup milk
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
10 oz. diced tomatoes & green chilies
1/2 lb. Thin Spaghetti
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
red pepper flakes & chopped parsley, to garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Slice chicken in half, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
3. Sear chicken in olive oil for 5-6 minutes per side, then set aside and dice once cool.
4. Melt butter, add onions and cook until soft. Add garlic.
5. Add flour, cook 2 minutes. Add broth slowly, then milk, whisking smooth.
6. Add cream cheese and melt. Add cheddar and stir smooth.
7. Add tomatoes and diced chicken.
8. Cook pasta separately. Drain.
9. Combine pasta with sauce. Transfer to dish if needed.
10. Top with mozzarella. Bake 15 minutes.
11. Broil 1-2 minutes to brown slightly.
12. Garnish and serve.
Notes
Use cooked chicken to save time.
Adjust heat level with red pepper flakes.
Let the dish rest after baking for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American