This Chicken Spaghetti is the perfect quick, easy, family-friendly dinner! It's made up of spaghetti noodles, tender bites of chicken, and veggies all smothered in a chili-spiced cheddar cheese cream sauce.
1cupmilk or cream(any will do! Higher fat will have a richer flavor)
1cupshredded cheddar cheese
375gramsspaghetti(about ¾ pound)
Instructions
Cook spaghetti noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil.
Add onions and peppers, cooking and stirring until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add chicken breast cubes and cook until white on the outside (they don't necessarily need to brown.
Stir in garlic, salt, chili powder and paprika and cook 1 minute.
Add flour and stir until no white remains.
Stir in broth and milk and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and cook and simmer until thickened. Stir in shredded cheese and pour over cooked pasta.
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Notes
Tips:
Cube the chicken. Remember to cube the chicken breast up into smaller pieces so it cooks quickly and incorporates well into the pasta.
Cook the pasta al dente. Pasta that's ever so slightly underdone stands up better in the creamy sauce.
Shred your own cheese. Pre-shredded cheeses can result in a grainy texture when melted. I recommend shredding your own for the best results.
Make this recipe vegetarian by omitting the chicken and using vegetable broth.
You can swap boneless chicken thighs for the chicken breasts.
Any kind of milk or cream will work but more fat will equal a richer sauce.
Storage:Leftovers will last in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, warm on the stove with a splash of broth or cream until heated through.To freeze, place leftover spaghetti in freezer-safe baking dishes (as large or as small as you want!). Cover with plastic wrap and foil or a tight-fitting lid.I recommend thawing completely before reheating to avoid having mushy pasta. Add a splash of water, broth or cream and reheat in the oven or on the stove, covered.