Description
A comforting dish combining tender chicken, creamy cheese, and pasta, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the shredded chicken and diced tomatoes to the skillet, then stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and mix well.
- Stir in the Monterey Jack cheese until melted and evenly distributed.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time, and feel free to mix in other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg