Creamy Chicken Spaghetti
Tired of making spaghetti for an easy weeknight dinner? Try making this Creamy Chicken Pasta, which is an upgraded version of spaghetti with minimal ingredients and comes together in less than 30 minutes!
Creator: Leslie Stokes
Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Glow Up: A Busy Mom’s Weeknight Savior! Introduction: Life as a mom is a beautiful whirlwind of love, laughter, and endless responsibilities. Amidst the chaos of managing a household, shuttling kids to activities, and juggling a never ending list of tasks, finding time to put a delicious and satisfying meal on the table can feel like an impossible feat. But don’t worry, I got you! I have just the recipe to rescue you from dinnertime dilemmas – This creamy chicken pasta dish is not only quick and easy to make but also promises to breathe new life into your weeknight dinners.
Ingredients:
- chicken breast– cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- garlic
- your favorite noodles
- spaghetti sauce
- heavy cream– can sub for coconut cream, greek yogurt or cottage cheese
- fresh basil
- parmesan cheese
Let’s face it, while spaghetti is a classic go-to meal for many families, the same old recipe can start to feel uninspired after a while. That’s where this creamy chicken pasta comes in to save the day! With its creamy texture, tender chicken + burst of flavors, this dish elevates ordinary spaghetti into a gourmet experience without the hassle.
Easy Preparation for Busy Moms: I know how hard it is to get dinner on the table most nights and that’s why I’m sharing quick and easy recipes for the family! With just a handful of simple ingredients and under 30 minutes from start to finish, you can whip up a restaurant-worthy meal that the whole fam will love! No need for lengthy prep or complicated techniques – just straightforward cooking that satisfies even the picky eaters!
Serving Suggestion: Pairing the Spaghetti Glow Up with a crisp Caesar salad is the perfect way to round out your meal with freshness and crunch.
Here’s to making dinnertime effortless, one creamy bite at a time!
Spaghetti Glow Up- Creamy Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
- 3 large chicken breast cut into small chunks
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt + pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 5 oz dried pasta noodles fettuccine taste best, but use whatever you have/want. I like to use gluten free tagliatelle pasta from Trader Joe's!
- 1/4 cup pasta water
- 12 oz spaghetti sauce 1/2 the jar
- 3/4 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese for topping
- fresh chopped basil optional
Let's Make It
- Cut the chicken into small 1/2 inch chunks.
- Cook the chicken over medium high heat in a large skillet with 1 tbsp of olive oil.
- Season with salt + pepper and continue cooking until the chicken reaches a temperature of 165℉ or is no longer pink in the middle.
- In the meantime, boil the noodles.
- Once the chicken is done, add the minced garlic to the pan and continue cooking for 1 minute.
- Add 1/4 cup of pasta water to the chicken and use a spoon to scrape the bottom of the pan, getting all of the yummy burnt stuff at the bottom.
- Add the spaghetti sauce + heavy cream and stir until combined.
- Turn down the heat to low and add in the cooked noodles- toss everything together and cook on low for 5 minutes.
- Serve with fresh parmesan and chopped basil on top! Enjoy!
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