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Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
You can't go wrong with this Creamy Chicken Spaghetti recipe. An easy, cheesy pasta bake that's pure comfort food. Make a big batch and enjoy this satisfying chicken casserole!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 413 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 10 ounces Spaghetti
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ green bell pepper chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup flour
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes 1 can, drained
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions (until al dente and still slightly firm). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the garlic and bell pepper in the butter until tender. Stir in the flour and Italian seasoning, and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in the heavy whipping cream, broth, and milk. Bring the pan to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until it begins to thicken.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in ½ cup of mozzarella until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir the spaghetti, chicken, and diced tomatoes into the pan. Spread the mixture into a lightly greased 9x13 baking dish.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned and the cheese is bubbly.
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Notes
- Storage: Store creamy chicken spaghetti in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
- Store creamy chicken spaghetti in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
- If freezing, line your dish with parchment paper and let it freeze solid, then transfer to a large freezer bag. This frees up your casserole dish.
- You can make this with other pastas that you have on hand, such as fettuccine or tubular pasta noodles like penne or ziti.
Nutrition Information
Calories
413kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
321mg
(13%)
Potassium
352mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
624IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
209mg
(21%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 413kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 321mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 624IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 209mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.