Description
Savor this creamy Chicken Spaghetti, a delightful blend of tender pasta, juicy chicken, and vibrant veggies that brings warmth and comfort to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz spaghetti or preferred pasta
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- Salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Chop bell peppers and onions; mince garlic.
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente; reserve some pasta water and drain.
- Sauté Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook diced chicken until golden brown (6-8 minutes); season with salt and pepper.
- Add Veggies: Stir in onions and bell peppers; cook for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Create Sauce: Mix in cream cheese and minced garlic; stir until melted. Gradually add chicken broth while stirring until smooth.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta to the skillet; mix well. If too thick, add reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
Notes
- For added convenience, use leftover rotisserie chicken.
- Customize by adding more vegetables like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- To store leftovers, keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg