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Chicken Spaghetti with White Sauce

Chicken Spaghetti with White Sauce

Cost $20, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 30 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 🍝 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti

  • Chicken

    • 🍗 4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness

  • Seasoning

    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
    • 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or more as needed
    • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • Oil & Fats

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 🥓 3 strips bacon

  • Vegetables

    • 🍅 ½ (8 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
    • 🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • Dairy

    • 🥛 1 cup milk
    • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • Thickening agent

    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • Liquid

    • 2 cups chicken broth

STEPS

1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; set aside. Drain spaghetti; transfer to a large serving bowl.

2

Season both sides of chicken with salt and black pepper.

3

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a cutting board; chop into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.

4

Cook bacon in the same skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels; cut into small pieces. Leave drippings in the skillet.

5

Add sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, basil, and pepper flakes to the skillet; cook for 1 minute. Return chicken and bacon to the skillet; reduce heat to just above a simmer. Stir in milk and cornstarch. Add chicken broth, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese; stir and simmer until well mixed and cheeses have melted.

6

Slowly stir in 1/2 cup pasta water; cook until sauce thickens to desired consistency, adding more pasta water as needed. Pour sauce over pasta; toss and serve.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

490

Calories

  • 36
    Protein
  • 50
    Carbs
  • 16
    Fats

💡 Use fresh basil leaves for enhanced flavor.Substitute cavatappi or fettuccine instead of spaghetti for variation.Drain excess grease from bacon drippings for a lighter dish.Adjust seasoning and spice levels according to personal preference.