Dinner for 6
Chicken Spaghetti
Spaghetti and chicken bake in a creamy tomato sauce with onions, peppers, garlic, and melted cheese.
$1.96per serving $
60 minstart to table
6servings
AmericanKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter

Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can (14 oz) canned diced tomatoes with chilies
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking oil.
- Boil the spaghetti in salted water for 9 minutes, then drain it.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onion, bell pepper, and garlic for 8 minutes.
- Whisk in the flour and Italian seasoning, then slowly add the broth and half-and-half and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes, chicken, Parmesan, salt, and pepper, then mix the sauce with the spaghetti.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Spread the mixture in the baking dish, top it with cheddar, and bake for 25 minutes.
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