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How to Make Chicken Spaghetti with White Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and comforting meal to serve your family, look no further than this recipe for Chicken Spaghetti with White Sauce. This dish is a modern twist on the classic comfort food, featuring tender chicken pieces, savory spaghetti, and a creamy and flavorful white sauce. It's the perfect dish for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion meal.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it's incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
  • 4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded to an even thickness
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 slices bacon
  • ½ (8 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or more as needed
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add spaghetti and a liberal amount of salt to the boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
  • While pasta is cooking, coat chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken and chop into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
  • Add bacon to the same pan and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and cut into small pieces.
  • Add sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, basil, and red pepper flakes to the bacon fat and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken and bacon and 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.
  • Slowly add 1/2 cup pasta water to the sauce; stir and allow the sauce to thicken up to desired consistency, adding more pasta water as needed. Pour sauce over pasta to serve.

    • Nutrition

    490 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 75mg
    • Sodium: 1075mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 399mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 582mg

    Categories

    Pasta recipes
    Chicken recipes
    White sauce recipes
    Cheese recipes
    Italian recipes