Chicken Spaghetti

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β€’ 2 tablespoons oil

β€’ 1 small onion (chopped)

β€’ Β½ red pepper

β€’ Β½ green pepper

β€’ 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb – cubed)

β€’ 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic

β€’ ΒΎ teaspoon salt

β€’ Β½ teaspoon chili powder

β€’ Β½ teaspoon paprika

β€’ 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

β€’ 1Β½ cups low sodium chicken broth

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

β€’ 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

β€’ 375 grams spaghetti (about ΒΎ pound)

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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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