Three Cheese Spaghetti
This Three Cheese Chicken Spaghetti combines juicy seasoned chicken, tender spaghetti, garlic, Cajun seasoning, and three melted cheeses in a richcream sauce for an easy, restaurant-quality comfort food dinner.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced or shredded
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking the chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, allowing a golden-brown crust to develop. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Using the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well and allow the mixture to simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until it begins to thicken slightly.
- Add the Cajun seasoning, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Add the Parmesan cheese first, stirring until melted. Gradually stir in the mozzarella and cheddar cheese until the sauce is smooth, creamy, and fully combined.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked spaghetti and toss everything together until every strand of pasta is coated in the creamy three cheese sauce.
- Allow everything to cook together for another 2 to 3 minutes so the flavors blend. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
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Recipe Tips
Don't overcook the pasta. Cook the spaghetti just until al dente since it will continue cooking for a couple of minutes once it's tossed with the hot cheese sauce. This keeps the pasta from becoming soft and helps it hold the creamy sauce beautifully.
