Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1¾ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup warm whole milk
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp cracked black pepper
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp Italian herb blend
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve pasta water and drain.
- Season chicken strips with salt, pepper, herbs, and grated Parmesan.
- Sear seasoned chicken in olive oil and butter until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in remaining butter before adding heavy cream and warm milk; simmer until thickened.
- Stir in cornstarch mixture, then gradually add cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Combine cooked spaghetti with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Fold in sliced chicken and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg