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Cheesy chicken spaghetti in blue rustic bowl with shredded chicken and melted cheddar cheese

Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
50 minutes
Servings: 6 person
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz spaghetti broken in half
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 can 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar divided

Method
 

  1. Cook spaghetti until just al dente; drain and set aside.
  2. Melt butter, whisk in flour, cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in broth and milk until smooth.
  3. Stir in tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes until thickened.
  4. Remove from heat, stir in chicken, pasta, and half the cheese. Transfer to a greased 9x13 dish and top with remaining cheese.
  5. Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store in the fridge up to 4 days, or freeze up to 2 months.