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Chicken Spaghetti for One

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken spaghetti, creamy chicken pasta, single serving pasta, stovetop chicken spaghetti
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 1 serving
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

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.