Description

This Ultimate Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti is a rich and creamy pasta dish loaded with tender chicken and a velvety cheese sauce. It’s the perfect comfort food for a cozy family dinner or meal prep for the week. Quick to make and incredibly satisfying!

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (for cooking)

For the Pasta:

12 ounces spaghetti

1 teaspoon salt (for boiling water)

1 tablespoon butter (optional)

For the Cheesy Sauce:

2 tablespoons butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup

1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For Garnish (Optional):

Fresh parsley, chopped

Red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, following package instructions.
Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.

2. Cook the Chicken

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced chicken, seasoning with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly golden and heated through. Remove from skillet and set aside.

3. Make the Cheese Sauce

In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
Stir in the cream of chicken soup and heavy cream until well mixed.
Reduce heat to low and gradually add cheddar, mozzarella, Velveeta, and cream cheese.
Stir constantly until smooth. Season with cayenne, salt, and pepper.

4. Combine Everything

Add cooked spaghetti to the sauce, tossing to coat.
Stir in the cooked chicken.
If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.

5. Serve & Garnish

Remove from heat and let sit for a couple of minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley and optional red pepper flakes.
Serve warm and enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course