Description
A comforting classic featuring creamy sauce, tender chicken, and cheesy goodness, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced thick
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted water until tender, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Season the sliced chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until it is golden-brown and crispy. Transfer the chicken to a plate and let it rest.
- Reduce the heat to medium. In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cream cheese, stirring continuously until it is completely smooth and incorporated into the sauce.
- Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan, cheddar, and mozzarella cheese until the sauce becomes ultra-thick, glossy, and stretchy.
- Add the spaghetti to the skillet, tossing it until every strand is heavily coated in sauce. Utilize the reserved pasta water if necessary to achieve your desired thickness.
- Slice the rested chicken and arrange it on top of the pasta.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
Make sure to cook your chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Reserve extra pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, garlic chicken, family dinner, cheesy spaghetti, quick meal