Chicken Spaghetti with White Sauce

Bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, and an incredibly cheesy sauce make this chicken spaghetti with white sauce recipe a favorite with adults as well as kids.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 490 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 slices bacon
• 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or more as needed
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
• 0.5 (8 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
• 4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded to an even thickne

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; set aside. Drain spaghetti; transfer to a large serving bowl.

Step 2

Meanwhile, season both sides chicken with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a cutting board; chop into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.

Step 4

Cook bacon in the same skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels; cut into small pieces. Leave drippings in the skillet.

Step 5

Add sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, basil, and pepper flakes to the skillet; cook for 1 minute. Return chicken and bacon to the skillet; reduce heat to just above a simmer. Stir in milk and cornstarch. Add chicken broth, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese; stir and simmer until well mixed and cheeses have melted.

Step 6

Slowly stir in 1/2 cup pasta water; cook until sauce thickens to desired consistency, adding more pasta water as needed. Pour sauce over pasta; toss and serve.