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Creamy Chicken Spaghetti

Rich, cheesy, and incredibly comforting creamy chicken spaghetti made with tender shredded chicken and a velvety homemade sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz spaghetti
Chicken
  • 2 cups shredded chicken cooked
Cream Sauce
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup parmesan grated
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Large pot
  • Mixing spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook spaghetti until al dente and set aside.
  2. Shred cooked chicken and set aside.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  4. Add chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Whisk in cream cheese until melted and smooth.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, cheddar, and parmesan until melted.
  7. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  8. Add spaghetti and shredded chicken to sauce; toss to coat.
  9. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Add pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick.