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Creamy Chicken Spaghetti

A delicious meal with three cheeses, Rotel, chicken, and pasta
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Small boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 small Yellow onion (diced)
  • 3 Garlic cloves, minced
  • cups Chicken broth
  • 4 tbsp Flour
  • ¾ cup Milk
  • 4 oz Cream cheese
  • 10 oz Rotel, drained
  • Chopped Spinach or Kale (optional)
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 8 oz Thin spaghetti
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Garnish with red pepper flakes & chopped parsley

Instructions
 

  • Halve chicken breasts lengthwise. Pat dry and lightly season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • Heat olive oil over medium-high heat
  • Sear the chicken on each side (5-6 minutes). Remove and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Melt the button and use a spatula to clean the chicken bits from the pan.
  • Add onions and cook until softened (about 4 minutes). Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Sprinkle flour over onions and toss to coat. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth in splashes. Stir in between each splash to maintain the thickness of the roux.
  • Add milk (a little at a time). Whisk until smooth.
  • Start boiling water for pasta.
  • Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • Let the sauce simmer while pasta water heats up. Add the softened cream cheese and stir continuously until melted.
  • Reduce heat to low and let the base cool a bit. Sprinkle in shredded cheddar cheese and stir to combine.
  • Drain the Rotel and add to the sauce, along with the chicken. Stir to combine.
  • Preheat over to 400°
  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
  • Mix cooked spaghetti and sauce and transfer to a 9x13 casserole dish.
  • Top with mozzarella and bake uncovered for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and garnish with red pepper flakes and/or fresh parsley.
Keyword chicken, pasta