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Skillet Chicken Spaghetti

Skillet Chicken Spaghetti is a Southern classic comfort food dish and a great alternative to your traditional spaghetti dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Resting Time5 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken Spaghetti
Servings: 6
Calories: 504kcal
Author: Ned Adams

Equipment

  • 12-inch cast iron skillet

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • cup onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 green bell pepper diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 green onions diced and divided
  • 2 tsp garlic minced/grated (¾ tsp granulated)
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp black pepper +/-; to taste
  • ¼ tsp salt +/-; to taste
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 14 oz fire roasted tomatoes undrained
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 4 oz white cheddar cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, +/-; to taste
  • 4 cups cooked chicken chopped, diced, or shredded
  • 8 oz cooked spaghetti
  • 2 oz cheddar cheese grated

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Cook the spaghetti according package directions, stopping one minute short.
  • On medium-high heat, melt the butter in the skillet.
  • Add the onions, bell peppers, and white parts of the green onions to skillet; mix well.
  • After about a minute, add the garlic and resume cooking for 3-5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the flour, salt, and pepper in, mix well; cook for 2 minutes.
  • Pour in the broth and the can of diced tomatoes; mix well.
  • Reduce heat to medium, cook 4-5 minutes and it's bubbling.
  • Pour in the half and half, stir well; 2-3 minutes at a low simmer.
  • Remove from heat.
  • One by one, stir in the white cheddar cheese, chicken, parsley, and spaghetti.
  • Cover and bake for 15-20 minutes, it should be lightly bubbling.
  • Then uncover, sprinkle with cheddar cheese and the reserved green onions.
  • Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
  • Once done, allow to rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Notes

If desired, the skillet can do its initial bake uncovered, but watch it and don't over cook, it will dry out. 

Nutrition

Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 820mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1833IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 301mg | Iron: 3mg

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