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Chicken Spaghetti Recipe (Creamy, Cheesy & Ready in 30 Minutes)

If you're looking for a pasta recipe that's easy, delicious, and reliable this is it. This chicken spaghetti has earned its place as a beloved comfort food classic for good reason. It's warm, creamy, satisfying, and made from ingredients that are always within reach
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Neutral oil
  • 1 small onions ( chopped )
  • 1/2 small red pepper
  • 1/2 small green pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh garlic ( minced )
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 3 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 11/2 cup chicken broth ( low sodium )
  • 1 cup 1 cup milk or cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 400 grams spaghetti ( 1 pack )
  • 1 lb chicken breasts ( boneless & skinless )

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add plenty of salt. It should taste just like sea water. 
  2. Add the spaghetti and cook it for 2 minutes less than what the package says
  3. While the pasta cooks, melt oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the diced onion and bell pepper and sautee, until they soften and start to smell sweet. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. 
  5. Add in diced chicken pieces and stir occasionally until well-cooked
  6. Add in the all purpose flour and stir to ensure it is well incorporated.
  7. Add in the cream, chicken broth directly into the skillet with the chicken and vegetables.
  8. Stir everything together and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium low heat. Once it bubbles lightly, reduce the heat to low.
  9. Add the cheese in small amounts, stirring constantly until each batch melts completely before adding more. Keep the heat low. 
  10. Taste the sauce now and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  11. Add the drained pasta directly into the skillet and toss everything together until the spaghetti is fully coated in sauce. 
  12. Let everything cook on low heat for 2 minutes so the pasta finishes cooking and absorbs some of the creamy sauce
  13. Serve straight from the pan while it’s hot.