This comforting dish marries the bold, spicy flavors of Creole cuisine with the creamy richness of a mushroom sauce. Tender chicken breasts are poached in seasoned stock, then cubed and tossed with sautéed vegetables, Monterey Jack cheese, and angel hair pasta. The result is a hearty, one-pot-style meal that feels indulgent yet comes together quickly. ItâÂÂs perfect for busy weeknights or when you crave something warm and satisfying. The kick of cayenne and poultry seasoning balances beautifully with the smooth cheese sauce, making every bite flavorful and memorable.
Creamy Creole Chicken Spaghetti
Description
This comforting dish marries the bold, spicy flavors of Creole cuisine with the creamy richness of a mushroom sauce. Tender chicken breasts are poached in seasoned stock, then cubed and tossed with saut&# 195;©ed vegetables, Monterey Jack cheese, and angel hair pasta. The result is a hearty, one-pot-style meal that feels indulgent yet comes together quickly. ItâÂÂs perfect for busy weeknights or when you crave something warm and satisfying. The kick of cayenne and poultry seasoning balances beautifully with the smooth cheese sauce, making every bite flavorful and memorable.Ingredients
Directions
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Bring 2-3 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot.
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Season the boiling water generously with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and Poultry Magic seasoning.
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Add coarsely chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery stalks to the water.
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Add the boneless chicken breasts to the pot and boil for about 30 minutes, or until fully cooked through.
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Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside to cool slightly; reserve the flavorful cooking stock.
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While the chicken cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Sauté finely chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery in the butter until softened and tender.
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Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until they release their moisture and become tender.
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Stir in the condensed cream of mushroom soup into the vegetable mixture.
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Add Monterey Jack cheese to the skillet and stir continuously until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
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Pour in 1 cup of the reserved chicken stock to thin the sauce to your desired consistency.
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Season the sauce generously with additional salt, pepper, cayenne, and Poultry Magic seasoning to taste.
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Cube the cooked chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and stir them into the creamy sauce mixture.
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Bring a separate pot of water to a boil and cook the angel hair pasta according to package directions until al dente.
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Drain the pasta and combine it with the chicken and creamy vegetable sauce.
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Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated in the sauce.
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Serve immediately while hot and creamy.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 165.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3.6g6%
- Saturated Fat 1.0g5%
- Cholesterol 85.0mg29%
- Sodium 74.0mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 31.0g62%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.