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Creamy Cheddar Parmesan Chicken Spaghetti in Creamy Sauce

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A quick and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken and rich cheeses, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Spaghetti
  • 1.25 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into strips)
  • 12 oz spaghetti
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Garnishes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water (if needed)
  • Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
  • Extra Parmesan for garnish
  • Melted butter for drizzle

Method
 

Cooking the Spaghetti
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Season chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through, then remove and set aside.
Making the Creamy Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, mixing to combine. Add cream cheese and whisk until smooth. Stir in cheddar and Parmesan until melted, then mix in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Toss the cooked spaghetti into the sauce until well coated. Add chicken back to the pan and stir to combine. If the sauce seems too thick, use a splash of reserved pasta water to adjust the consistency.
Serving
  1. Plate the creamy chicken spaghetti, garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley or basil, and drizzle with melted butter before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate chicken in Italian dressing. You can add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for a nutritious boost. For a seafood twist, swap chicken for shrimp.
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