Chicken Spaghetti for One
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A creamy chicken spaghetti with tomato and cheddar, made on the stovetop in a single serving.
Ingredients
Chicken preparation, skip if using 1 cup cooked chicken
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast or thigh (6 ounces)
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- Water to cover chicken by about 1 inch
Pasta and sauce
- 2 ounces dry spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 small tomato chopped
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Equipment
- saucepan
- skillet
- stockpot
Directions
- If you are using raw chicken, put it in a saucepan with the ⅛ teaspoon salt and enough cold water to cover it by about 1 inch. Bring it just to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until it reaches 165°F. Let it rest for 10 minutes, then chop it. You can skip this step if you use 1 cup of cooked chicken.
- Boil the spaghetti for about 7 to 8 minutes, until al dente, then drain.
- In an 8-inch skillet, cook the onion in the butter for 4 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Slowly stir in the broth and milk. Simmer for about 5 minutes, until thick.
- In a bowl, combine the chicken, tomato, and cheddar. Pour the warm sauce over the top.
- Stir in the drained spaghetti until it is coated and the cheese melts. Serve right away.
Nutrition
Serving: 670g | Calories: 899kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 67g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 223mg | Sodium: 1519mg | Potassium: 1273mg | Fiber: 3.9g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1978IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 592mg | Iron: 2.5mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); skinless chicken breast or thigh (the first choice counted), dry spaghetti counted as dry pasta, ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning counted as dried oregano, ½ cup milk counted as whole milk, tomato counted as tomatoes. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.