Garlic Parmesan Chicken Spaghetti with Creamy Mozzarella
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Spaghetti with Creamy Mozzarella
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, diced, optional
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- as needed fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish, optional
- as needed red pepper flakes, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the skillet. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
If using, add the diced onion to the skillet with the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Pour in the heavy cream (or half-and-half) and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Reduce the heat to low and add the grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella. Stir continuously until the cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce. Toss thoroughly until every strand of spaghetti is coated in the creamy mozzarella sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Let the spaghetti and sauce simmer together for 1-2 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly and for the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or a pinch of red pepper flakes, if desired, and serve warm.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Spaghetti with Creamy Mozzarella
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, diced, optional
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- as needed fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish, optional
- as needed red pepper flakes, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the skillet. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
If using, add the diced onion to the skillet with the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Pour in the heavy cream (or half-and-half) and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Reduce the heat to low and add the grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella. Stir continuously until the cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce. Toss thoroughly until every strand of spaghetti is coated in the creamy mozzarella sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Let the spaghetti and sauce simmer together for 1-2 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly and for the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or a pinch of red pepper flakes, if desired, and serve warm.
⏱️ 1 min