- July 3, 2025
📝 About Chicken Spaghetti
Chicken Spaghetti is a creamy, cheesy, and hearty pasta dish made with tender chicken, spaghetti noodles, and a rich tomato or cream-based sauce. It’s a comforting meal perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
While traditional spaghetti is made with meat sauce, chicken spaghetti offers a lighter yet equally flavorful variation, often baked with cheese for an extra indulgent taste. You can also customize it with vegetables, spices, or different cheeses to suit your taste.
This recipe is an easy one-pot dish that’s budget-friendly, kid-approved, and a great way to use leftover chicken!
🍝 Chicken Spaghetti Recipe | Creamy & Delicious Pasta Dish
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Serves: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Difficulty: Easy
Serves: 4–6 | Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 30–40 mins
🧾 Ingredients
🔸 For Boiling Spaghetti:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Spaghetti pasta | 250 grams |
| Water | 6–8 cups |
| Salt | 1 tsp |
| Oil | 1 tsp |
🔸 For Chicken & Sauce:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Boneless chicken (thigh or breast) | 300–400 grams |
| Onion (finely chopped) | 1 medium |
| Garlic (minced) | 4–5 cloves |
| Capsicum/Bell pepper (optional) | 1 medium (sliced) |
| Tomatoes (chopped or pureed) | 2 medium (or ½ cup puree) |
| Tomato ketchup or sauce | 2–3 tbsp |
| Cream or milk | ½ cup (for creaminess) |
| Cheese (grated, processed or mozzarella) | ½ to 1 cup |
| Red chili flakes | ½ tsp |
| Black pepper powder | ½ tsp |
| Mixed herbs (oregano, thyme, basil) | 1 tsp |
| Salt | to taste |
| Oil or butter | 2–3 tbsp |
🔪 Preparation Steps
🔹 Step 1: Cook the Spaghetti
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Boil water in a large pot with salt and oil.
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Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente (firm to bite), usually 8–10 minutes.
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Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
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Toss with 1 tsp oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
🔹 Step 2: Cook the Chicken
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Cut chicken into small strips or cubes.
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In a pan, heat 1 tbsp oil.
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Add chicken, a pinch of salt, black pepper, and sauté until fully cooked and slightly golden (8–10 mins).
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Remove and set aside.
🔹 Step 3: Prepare the Sauce
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In the same pan, add 1–2 tbsp butter or oil.
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Sauté chopped onions until translucent.
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Add garlic and cook until aromatic.
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Add chopped tomatoes or tomato puree and cook until soft and oil separates (5–7 mins).
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Stir in:
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Salt to taste
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Chili flakes
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Black pepper
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Mixed herbs
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Tomato ketchup (adds tang and sweetness)
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Add cooked chicken and capsicum (if using).
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Mix well and cook for 3–4 minutes.
🔹 Step 4: Make it Creamy
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Reduce heat, add ½ cup cream or milk to the sauce. Mix well.
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Add ½ cup grated cheese (optional but recommended).
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Let the sauce simmer on low heat until thickened slightly.
🔹 Step 5: Add Spaghetti
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Add the boiled spaghetti into the sauce pan.
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Toss everything together gently, until pasta is evenly coated with sauce and chicken.
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Adjust seasoning if needed (salt, herbs, spice).
🔥 Optional: Baked Chicken Spaghetti (Cheesy Version)
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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Transfer the spaghetti mixture into a greased baking dish.
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Sprinkle with more cheese (mozzarella or cheddar).
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Bake for 10–15 mins until cheese melts and top turns golden.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
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Serve hot with garlic bread, salad, or chili flakes on top.
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Great for lunch, dinner, or weekend treats.
