Easy Creamy Chicken Spaghetti with Garlic White Sauce

🍝 Ingredients (serves about 4–6)

• 1 pound (450 g) spaghetti
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into pieces or thin strips)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth (or water with stock)
• 1 clove garlic, minced (or 1 tsp minced garlic)
• 1 can (about 10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel) — optional but adds flavor
• 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Colby‑Jack, or mozzarella)
• ¼ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• (Optional) chopped bell pepper or chopped onion for more taste
• (Optional) dried parsley or red pepper flakes for garnish

🚶Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cook the spaghetti

Boil water in a large pot, add salt, and cook pasta until al dente (slightly firm)—about 8–10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2. Cook the chicken

Slice your chicken breast thinner so it cooks faster.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken until golden and no pink inside (~5–7 minutes). Remove and keep aside. The Cozy CookCooking in the Midwest

3. Make the creamy sauce

In the same pan, melt butter on medium heat. If you used cooked chicken first, those browned bits add extra flavor.
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. This helps thicken sauce.
Pour in chicken broth, garlic, and spices (salt, pepper, optional onion powder). Stir well.
When the sauce gets a bit thick, add the can of diced tomatoes with chilies (no need to drain) and cheese. Stir until the cheese melts.
Stir in sour cream (or yogurt) to make it extra creamy. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.

4. Combine pasta and chicken

Mix in the cooked spaghetti and the chicken pieces. Stir until all noodles coat with sauce and chicken is well mixed.

5. Serve

✨ Why this recipe works

• It’s quick—ready in about 30 minutes.
• Uses simple ingredients you likely already have.
• No baking needed—a one-pan sauce plus cooked pasta.
• Becomes creamy and flavorful thanks to cheese, sour cream, and a touch of tomatoes.
• Great for leftovers—just reheat in microwave or pan with a splash of water or milk. thecountrycook.netCooking in the Midwest

🧾 Summary Table

🍽️ Optional Add‑Ins

• Add chopped bell peppers or onion when sautéing for extra taste.
• Skip the tomatoes if you want just white sauce style—just use broth, cheese, and dairy.
• Use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken to save time.

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