Looking for more? Check out my best Chicken Dinner Ideas, Easy Crockpot Chicken Breast Recipes or this Crockpot Tuscan Chicken (one of our favorites!). If there are three things I love in this world it’s chicken, spaghetti, and cheese. So, naturally, this Chicken Spaghetti is a favorite. I mean, tender spaghetti noodles, juicy chicken, onion, and pepper all tossed together in a rich and creamy spiced sauce made with melted cheddar cheese? Does it get any better than that? I don’t think so. 😉 This chicken pasta dinner is a meal the whole family will love. And bonus: it’s ready in just over 30 minutes! You’ll find no velveeta cheese, cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom soup here! Just real ingredients in this family favorite. Looking for more ways to make chicken spaghetti? Check out my Healthier Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Bake or my Cheesy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti Recipe.
Ingredients Needed:
Most of what you’ll need for this recipe you probably already have in your kitchen.
Oil: use whatever oil you have to sauté the veggies and chicken. I use canola oil because of its low smoke point and neutral flavor, but you can also use olive oil or your favorite neutral oil. Veggies: I use a combination of onion, red peppers, and green peppers to add some color and texture. Chicken Breast: you’ll need 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cubed into smaller chunks, or about 1 lb of chicken. If you have leftover Crockpot Shredded Chicken or Instant Pot Chicken Breasts, you can throw that in, too! Garlic: as always, use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor. Seasonings: I use a simple combination of salt, chili powder, and paprika for a little bit of smoky spice. Flour: a sprinkle of all-purpose flour helps thicken the cream sauce. Chicken Broth: a flavorful base for the cream sauce. I use low sodium chicken broth so I can control the saltiness of the sauce. Cream: or milk. You can use any kind, but keep in mind the higher the fat content, the richer the flavor. Cheese: I melt shredded cheddar cheese into the sauce to create a delicious creamy texture and cheesy flavor. Avoid using pre-shredded cheese as they may not melt as smoothly. Feel free to mix it up and use mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese as well. Spaghetti: cooked al dente according to box instructions. You can substitute absolutely any other type of pasta! Angel hair pasta, linguine, or short pasta works just as well.
How to Make Chicken Spaghetti
This simple pasta dinner takes just 10 minutes to prep and is ready in just over half an hour! Here are a few step by step photos to help guide you — see the full step-by-step instructions in the recipe card.
Tips and Notes
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. Use leftover/rotisserie chicken. This recipe is a great way to use any leftover shredded chicken, Instant Pot Shredded Chicken or leftover Baked Chicken Breast you have around.
Variations
Add other veggies. Feel free to sauté other veggies with the onion and pepper. Try mushrooms, peas, carrots, broccoli florets, zucchini, you name it! If you want to up the spice, try adding diced canned green chiles or rotel tomatoes (just drain the tomatoes first!). Lighten it up. Heavy cream has the richest flavor, but you can make the sauce with any type of milk you like to lighten it up a bit. Make it vegetarian. Just leave out the chicken and use vegetable broth! Use another pasta shape. Okay, then it won’t be chicken spaghetti but it totally works. Try other meat. I know. Then it won’t be chicken spaghetti. BUT this pasta dish works great with other types of meat as well. Try leftover turkey, diced ham, or cooked ground beef. You could also top it off with some cooked and crumbled bacon!
Serving Suggestions
You can serve this cheesy Chicken Spaghetti on its own or or bulk the meal up even more with a side dish. Try Roasted Vegetables, Roasted Green Beans, Garlic Bread or Breadsticks, or a simple green salad.
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