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Easy Chicken Spaghetti

A creamy, cheesy chicken spaghetti made with rotisserie chicken and a seasoned tomato-cream sauce.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4-6 cloves garlic 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
  • 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 sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated, or more to taste
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Colander
  • Grater

Method
 

  1. Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente according to package directions; reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, then drain.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter in the olive oil. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes until the mixture thickens and is lightly bubbly.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds more.
  4. Reduce heat to low and slowly whisk in the chicken broth, then the heavy cream, followed by the fire roasted tomatoes with their juices and the chicken bouillon; add all dried seasonings.
  5. Increase heat to medium-high and bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring constantly; simmer 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Lower the heat and stir in the cheddar until melted, then stir in the Parmesan until smooth.
  7. Stir in the shredded chicken and heat through, then add the cooked spaghetti and toss to coat; add reserved pasta water a little at a time if the sauce needs thinning.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes as desired, and garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley if you like.

Notes

  • Preheat oven and grease a 9×13 dish if you plan to bake the casserole.
  • Top with 1 cup shredded cheddar and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes until cheese melts.
  • To refrigerate leftovers, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to two days.
  • To freeze, cool completely, wrap tightly with plastic wrap and foil, label, and freeze up to 3 months.
  • Thaw overnight before baking, or bake from frozen but add extra time; do not bake frozen in glass.