Description

This ultra-creamy, cheesy chicken spaghetti is the definition of indulgent comfort food. With a rich garlic mozzarella sauce wrapped around tender pasta and juicy chicken, this dish brings restaurant flavor to your kitchen in under an hour. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or easy dinner ideas, it’s loaded with hearty textures and bold flavors. Whether you’re looking for a weeknight win or a crowd-pleasing pasta recipe, this one checks all the boxes—melty, savory, and unforgettable.

Ingredients

8 ounces spaghetti

2 cups cooked chicken, cubed or shredded

1 tablespoon butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup milk or cream

1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 teaspoon parsley or Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. In a skillet, heat oil or butter over medium. Add chicken, season, and cook until golden. Set aside.

3. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add milk or cream and stir.

4. Add Velveeta cubes and stir until melted. Mix in shredded mozzarella until sauce is creamy.

5. Add spaghetti into the sauce and stir to coat evenly.

6. Fold in the cooked chicken and mix gently.

7. Top with extra mozzarella and parsley or seasoning. Let rest before serving.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken to save time and boost flavor.

Add spinach or mushrooms for an extra veggie twist.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Pasta
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 540
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 115mg

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