Garlic Butter Chicken Spaghetti (Print Format)

Tender chicken and roasted vegetables tossed in creamy garlic butter sauce with spaghetti for a satisfying meal.

# Ingredients:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz spaghetti

→ Meat

02 - 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized cubes

→ Seasonings

03 - Salt
04 - Black pepper
05 - Garlic powder
06 - Paprika

→ Fats & Oils

07 - 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for roasting vegetables
08 - 4 tbsp butter

→ Dairy

09 - 1 cup heavy cream
10 - ¾ cup whole milk
11 - 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese

→ Produce

12 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 2 cups mixed vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, carrots), chopped

→ Optional Garnishes

14 - Fresh parsley
15 - Cracked black pepper
16 - Red pepper flakes

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss chopped vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast 20-25 minutes until golden and caramelized.
02 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
03 - Season chicken cubes with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet and melt. Add minced garlic and cook 30-45 seconds until fragrant without burning.
05 - Pour in heavy cream and whole milk, stirring to deglaze the pan. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
06 - Remove skillet from heat. Gradually stir in shredded cheese until melted and smooth. Thin sauce with reserved pasta water if needed.
07 - Return chicken to the skillet. Add roasted vegetables and drained pasta. Toss gently to coat evenly with sauce and warm through.
08 - Plate immediately. Garnish with fresh parsley, cracked black pepper, and red pepper flakes as desired.

# Tips:

01 - For best veggie roasting, spread pieces in a single layer to avoid steaming and ensure caramelization.
02 - Salt pasta water generously to season spaghetti properly.
03 - Swirl skillet constantly while cooking garlic in butter to prevent burning.
04 - Add cheese off heat and stir gently to achieve a creamy sauce.
05 - Allow dish to rest 2 minutes off heat to meld flavors before serving.

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