Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Spaghetti Three-Cheese Sauce
Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 tbsp butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
For the Spaghetti:
1 lb spaghetti
4 tbsp butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
4 oz cream cheese, softened
8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Directions:
Prepare the Chicken:
1. Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
3. Add minced garlic and remaining 2 tbsp butter to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute, spooning the garlic butter over the chicken.
4. Top each chicken breast with shredded mozzarella cheese. Cover the skillet and cook until the cheese is melted and gooey, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Cook the Spaghetti:
1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Make the Three-Cheese Sauce:
1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth.
2. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
3. Reduce heat to low. Add cream cheese, Velveeta cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until all cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
4. Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Combine:
1. Add cooked spaghetti to the cheese sauce. Toss to coat evenly, ensuring every strand is drenched in the creamy sauce.
2. Serve the creamy spaghetti topped with the garlic butter mozzarella chicken.
Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Servings: 4 | Calories: Approximately 850