Creamy White-Sauce Chicken Spaghetti
Creamy White-Sauce Chicken Spaghetti wraps tender chicken and long strands of pasta in a rich mozzarella-Parmesan sauce, brightened by sun-dried tomatoes and a hint of heat. Crisp bacon adds smoky depth while basil and garlic round out the flavor. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want something comforting yet vibrant.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy White-Sauce Chicken Spaghetti, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring now and then, until slightly firm, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and set it aside. Drain the spaghetti and transfer it to a large serving bowl.
- 2
Meanwhile, season both sides of the chicken with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Move the chicken to a cutting board and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- 4
Cook the bacon in the same skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and cut into small pieces. Leave the drippings in the skillet.
- 5
Add the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, basil, and pepper flakes to the skillet; cook for 1 minute. Return the chicken and bacon to the skillet; reduce the heat to just above a simmer. Stir in the milk and cornstarch. Add the chicken broth, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese; stir and simmer until combined and the cheeses have melted.
- 6
Slowly stir in 1/2 cup of the pasta water; cook until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency, adding more pasta water as needed. Pour the sauce over the pasta; toss and serve.
- Calories 470.24 kcal High 24%
- Protein 25.48 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 60.49 g 22%
- Total Fat 14.88 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 6.46 g High 32%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 45.48 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 622.91 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 4.06 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 2.72 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 424.88 mg Good Source 33%
- Iron 2.88 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 435.17 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 87.43 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 15.84 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.35 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Creamy White Sauce Chicken Spaghetti is made with 15 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 470.24 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy White-Sauce Chicken Spaghetti made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Cornstarch. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy White-Sauce Chicken Spaghetti?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 470.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy White-Sauce Chicken Spaghetti easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Creamy White-Sauce Chicken Spaghetti healthy?
- Creamy White-Sauce Chicken Spaghetti has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 470.24 calories and 25.48 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 622.91 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.46 g (32% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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