Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken Spaghetti, a creamy pasta dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This comforting meal features tender chicken enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, combined with gooey cheeses for a satisfying experience. With its quick preparation time of just 35 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Plus, it’s easy to customize by adding your favorite vegetables or swapping proteins like turkey or beef. Whether served at a gathering or enjoyed as a weeknight dinner, this one-pot wonder is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 7 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp cracked black pepper
- ¾ tsp salt, divided
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- 10 oz Velveeta cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp reserved pasta water
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until tender; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and parsley.
- Heat olive oil and 4 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook seasoned chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and evaporated milk, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
- Thicken the sauce with cornstarch mixed with milk.
- Gradually add Velveeta cubes and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Toss in cooked spaghetti with reserved pasta water until well coated.
- Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 830
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 49g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 165mg