CHICKEN SPAGHETTI

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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces spaghetti
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
2 jalapenos, stemmed, seeded, and halved lengthwise
4 cloves garlic, left whole
1/2 yellow onion
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk, plus more as needed
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnishing
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
Salt and black pepper
4 cups shredded cooked chicken

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions in a large pot of boiling salted water. Drain, rinse, and transfer the spaghetti to the baking dish.
  • Meanwhile, turn on the broiler and place a rack 6 inches away from the heating element. Place the grape tomatoes and jalapenos on the prepared baking sheet, skin side up, along with the whole garlic cloves and onion. Broil, for 5 to 7 minutes, until the tomatoes, jalapenos, garlic, and onion are softened and have begun to blacken. Remove from the oven, and when cool enough to handle, dice the tomatoes, jalapenos, garlic, and onion.
  • Turn the oven temperature down to 350 degrees F.
  • To make the sauce for the spaghetti, in a saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour until well combined and slightly browned, about 30 seconds. Slowly pour in the milk and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens just a bit, 3 to 5 minutes. (You want it to coat the back of your spoon, but not be too thick, like custard. If it gets too thick, you can slowly add more milk, about a teaspoon at a time.)
  • Once the sauce thickens, immediately turn off the heat and slowly stir in half of the cheeses, about 1/4 cup at a time, until melted and incorporated into the sauce. Stir in the diced vegetables, along with the cumin, cayenne, cilantro, and lime juice. Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding salt and black pepper to taste. Pour the sauce into the cooked spaghetti and then stir in the shredded cooked chicken. Cover the spaghetti with the remaining cheeses.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes, or until brown and bubbling. Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Bonginkosi Bongane
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This chicken spaghetti is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. I love that it's a one-pot dish, so there's less cleanup involved. I also like to add some chopped spinach to the sauce for extra nutrition.


Riffat khan
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The chicken was tough and the sauce was bland.


Aivaras Kersis
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken spaghetti. It's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so cleanup is a breeze.


Mylyn Perater
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the end result was just okay. The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste.


jacinda pinson
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like to add some chopped vegetables to the sauce for extra nutrition.


Veronica Obi
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This chicken spaghetti is a classic comfort food dish. It's simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I like to add a little bit of heat to the sauce with some red pepper flakes.


Caleb Cyrus
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try adding more moisture to the chicken next time.


Mgcini Mkwananzi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken spaghetti turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


oyahilome Sylvester
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I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. It's a great weeknight meal that the whole family loves.


Murad Gondal
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The sauce was a bit bland for my taste, but overall the dish was good.


Gray Storm
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Yum!! My husband and kids raved over this dish! It's definitely going into my regular dinner rotation.


Tsering Tashi
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This chicken spaghetti recipe is a family favorite! It's easy to make and always a hit. I love that I can use ingredients that I usually have on hand.


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