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Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

Creamy, cheesy chicken spaghetti with peppers and green chiles ready in about 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 lb chicken cutlets *see notes for alternatives
  • 1 cup yellow onion diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper diced
  • 4 oz mild diced green chiles one small can
  • 16.9 oz alfredo sauce Trader Joe’s brand preferred (1 jar)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or granulated garlic
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • extra chicken broth or milk a few splashes, as needed
  • cilantro chopped, optional

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • large skillet or the same pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
  2. Return the empty pot to medium heat, add the olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom.
  3. Season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper, then brown in the oil 2–3 minutes per side until cooked through; remove and set aside to rest.
  4. Sauté the diced onion and bell peppers in the pot 4–5 minutes, until mostly tender.
  5. Stir in the diced green chiles, alfredo sauce, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and 1 cup chicken broth.
  6. Cut the browned chicken into bite-size pieces and add it to the sauce.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed, then add the cooked spaghetti and grated cheddar; toss until the pasta is fully coated.
  8. If the sauce thickens too much, loosen with a few splashes of chicken broth or milk until you reach the desired consistency.
  9. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro if using and serve warm.

Notes

  • Chicken cutlets are thinly sliced chicken breasts.
  • You can slice regular breasts in half lengthwise to make cutlets.
  • Or cut raw chicken into bite-size pieces before browning if preferred.
  • Using pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken lets you skip the browning step.