Description
Chicken spaghetti is a creamy, comforting dish with tender chicken and pasta. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Pasta:
- 8 ounces spaghetti (or any long pasta)
For the Sauce:
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Topping:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
For the Pasta:
- 1. Boil water in a large pot, add a pinch of salt, and cook the spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
For the Chicken:
- 2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and cook chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 6-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and set aside.
For the Sauce:
- 3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about one minute).
- 4. Add softened cream cheese and chicken broth to the pan with garlic. Stir until smooth and creamy. Mix in Italian seasoning.
- Combine Everything:
- 5. Slice cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and return it to the skillet along with cooked spaghetti. Toss everything together until well combined.
- 6. Transfer mixture to a baking dish, sprinkle shredded cheese on top, and broil for about five minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- 7. Serve hot with a sprinkle of parsley for added flair!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 82mg