Description
Garlic chicken spaghetti promises pure comfort with its silky sauce and tender pasta. Cheese-laden strands intertwine with succulent chicken, creating a simple yet sophisticated Italian-inspired meal that satisfies deep hunger and culinary curiosity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Pasta:
- 1 chicken breast
- 200 grams (7 ounces) spaghetti
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 250 milliliters (1 cup) milk
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) grated cheese (Parmesan or cheddar)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt to taste
Cooking Fats:
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil and cook spaghetti until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve.
- Slice chicken breasts into uniform bite-sized cubes, seasoning thoroughly with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor.
- Heat olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, ensuring pan is hot before adding chicken pieces.
- Sauté chicken until golden brown and completely cooked through, with no pink interior. Transfer to a separate plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and add fresh olive oil to the same skillet. Introduce minced garlic, stirring quickly to prevent burning.
- Dust flour over aromatic garlic, continuously stirring to create a smooth base for the sauce. Cook for approximately 60 seconds to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Slowly stream milk into the skillet, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Simmer sauce until it reaches a creamy, velvety consistency.
- Incorporate nutmeg and grated cheese, stirring until cheese melts completely and sauce becomes silky smooth.
- Reintroduce cooked chicken into the creamy sauce, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Gently fold spaghetti into the sauce, coating each strand thoroughly with the rich, garlicky mixture.
- Perform a final seasoning check, adjusting salt and pepper as needed.
- Plate immediately, garnishing with additional cheese and fresh chopped parsley for a vibrant presentation.
Notes
- Select chicken breasts that are uniform in size to ensure even cooking and prevent dry spots.
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning to help achieve a perfect golden-brown exterior when sautéing.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for maximum flavor intensity and smoother sauce texture.
- Customize this dish by adding sautéed vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 704
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg