Garlic Butter Chicken Spaghetti (Ready-to-Print Version)

Tender chicken and roasted vegetables in creamy garlic butter sauce with spaghetti for a satisfying dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz spaghetti

→ Meat

02 - 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized cubes

→ Seasonings

03 - Salt
04 - Black pepper
05 - Garlic powder
06 - Paprika

→ Fats & Oils

07 - 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for roasting vegetables
08 - 4 tbsp butter

→ Dairy

09 - 1 cup heavy cream
10 - ¾ cup whole milk
11 - 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese

→ Produce

12 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 2 cups mixed vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, carrots), chopped

→ Optional Garnishes

14 - Fresh parsley
15 - Cracked black pepper
16 - Red pepper flakes

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss chopped vegetables with olive oil, salt, and black pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes until golden and caramelized.
02 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water then drain pasta.
03 - Season chicken cubes with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes until golden and fully cooked, then remove and set aside.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 30-45 seconds until fragrant without burning.
05 - Pour in heavy cream and whole milk, stirring to deglaze the pan. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
06 - Remove skillet from heat. Gradually stir in shredded cheese until melted and smooth. Thin sauce with reserved pasta water if necessary.
07 - Return chicken to the skillet, add roasted vegetables and drained spaghetti. Toss gently to coat evenly and warm through.
08 - Plate immediately and garnish with fresh parsley, cracked black pepper, and red pepper flakes as desired.

# Handy Tips:

01 - For optimal vegetable roasting, spread pieces in a single layer to prevent steaming and encourage caramelization.
02 - Salt pasta water generously to properly season the spaghetti.
03 - Continuously swirl the skillet while cooking garlic in butter to avoid burning.
04 - Add cheese off the heat and stir gently to achieve a creamy sauce consistency.
05 - Allow the finished dish to rest for 2 minutes off heat to meld flavors before serving.

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