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- This recipe is for Cowboy Butter Chicken Spaghetti in Three-Cheese Cream, a bold, creamy dinner with garlic butter flavor.
- It uses 12 ounces of spaghetti and 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
- The chicken is seasoned with salt, black pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, and optional crushed red pepper flakes.
- The chicken is cooked in olive oil for 5 to 6 minutes per side, then sliced.
- The sauce starts by cooking garlic in butter, then adding chicken broth and heavy cream.
- Three cheeses are stirred into the sauce: cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan.
- The cooked spaghetti is tossed directly in the creamy cheese sauce.
- The sliced chicken is added on top before serving, with optional parsley garnish.
- Total time is 35 minutes, with 10 minutes prep and 25 minutes cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
⊙ Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley optional
⊙ Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley optional
♪ Method
- 1Cook spaghetti according to package directions until tender, about 9 to 11 minutes.
- 2Drain the spaghetti and set it aside.
- 3Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using.
- 4Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 5Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- 6Remove the chicken and slice it.
- 7In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the garlic.
- 8Cook the garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 9Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, then simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 10Stir in the cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- 11Add the cooked spaghetti and toss until fully coated in the sauce.
- 12Top with sliced chicken, sprinkle with parsley if desired, and serve hot.