Chicken Spaghetti

𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒:

• 2 tablespoons oil

• 1 small onion (chopped)

• ½ red pepper

• ½ green pepper

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb – cubed)

• 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic

• ¾ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon chili powder

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 1½ cups low sodium chicken broth

• 1 cup milk or cream (any will do! Higher fat will have a richer flavor)

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 375 grams spaghetti (about ¾ pound)

𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒:

1. Cook spaghetti noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.

2. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil.

3. Add onions and peppers, cooking and stirring until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

4. Add chicken breast cubes and cook until white on the outside (they don’t necessarily need to brown.

5. Stir in garlic, salt, chili powder and paprika and cook 1 minute.

6. Add flour and stir until no white remains.

7. Stir in broth and milk and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and cook and simmer until thickened. Stir in shredded cheese and pour over cooked pasta.

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