Creamy Chicken Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless chicken (Cut into cubes)
• 2 tbsp fresh garlic (Minced)
• 1 cup whole milk
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (Used to season the chicken)
• salt and pepper (To taste)
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 0.5 cube chicken bouillon cube (The source spells this as “bullion” in the method)
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (Minced; for finishing)
• 400 g spaghetti (Cook according to the package instructions)
• 0.5 cup reserved pasta water (Reserved from cooking the spaghetti)

Steps

1. 1

   Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.

2. 2

   Season the cubed chicken with the Cajun seasoning.

3. 3

   Sauté the seasoned chicken over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set it aside.

4. 4

   Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the pan.

5. 5

   Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and all-purpose flour. Sauté for 1 minute.

6. 6

   Add the whole milk and whisk until the mixture is fully incorporated.

7. 7

   Add the chicken bouillon, salt and pepper, and red chili flakes.

8. 8

   Add the reserved pasta water and mix well.

9. 9

   Add the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine and form a thick sauce.

10. 10

    Add the cooked spaghetti and reserved chicken to the sauce. Combine everything thoroughly.

11. 11

    Finish with the minced fresh parsley, adjust the seasoning to taste, and serve warm.

Notes

The source does not specify exact sautéing times beyond sautéing the flour mixture for 1 minute, or an exact cooking temperature beyond medium to medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until fully cooked as stated in the source.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• pasta
• Italian-American
• creamy
• chicken
• stovetop
• quick dinner