Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4-6 garlic cloves minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (or evaporated milk mixed with 1 teaspoon cornstarch)
• 1 (15 oz.) can fire roasted tomatoes with juices
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese or more to taste
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook Pasta: Cook spaghetti al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.

2. 2

   Make Roux and Garlic Base: In a large skillet, melt butter in olive oil over medium-low heat. Sprinkle in flour and cook while stirring continuously for 2 minutes until thickened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

3. 3

   Prepare Sauce: Turn heat to low and slowly whisk in chicken broth followed by heavy cream, fire roasted tomatoes with juices, chicken bouillon, and all dried seasonings. Increase heat to medium-high, bring the sauce to a simmer, and stir constantly. Allow to simmer until the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally for 5 to 7 minutes.

4. 4

   Add Cheeses: Reduce heat to low, then stir in sharp cheddar cheese until melted. Follow by stirring in Parmesan cheese until fully melted into the sauce.

5. 5

   Combine Chicken and Pasta: Stir shredded rotisserie chicken into the sauce and heat through. Then add the cooked spaghetti, stirring until the pasta is well coated. Use reserved pasta water a little at a time if the sauce needs thinning. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes as desired.

6. 6

   Serve: Garnish the chicken spaghetti with extra freshly grated Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired. Serve immediately.