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One Pot Chicken Spaghetti

A creamy, one‑pot chicken spaghetti made with tender chicken, spicy Rotel, and melted cheeses for a quick family dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups 2% milk
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 10 ounce can mild Rotel
  • 4 ounces reduced fat cream cheese cut into bite-size pieces
  • 8 ounces angel hair pasta uncooked
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
  • 1 tomato diced and seeded, optional

Instructions

  • Trim excess fat from the chicken and cut into 1‑inch cubes.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
  • During the last minute of cooking, add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to low and pour 1 cup of the milk into the skillet. Whisk in the flour until smooth to form a roux.
  • Slowly whisk in the remaining milk and the chicken broth, keeping the sauce smooth.
  • Add the salt and black pepper, bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, and cook until slightly thickened, whisking frequently.
  • Stir in the can of mild Rotel and the uncooked angel hair pasta. Increase heat to high to bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to medium‑low, cover, and cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente.
  • Add the cream cheese pieces and shredded Mexican cheese to the skillet and stir until melted and creamy.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, stir to combine, and heat through.
  • Garnish with the diced, seeded tomato if using and serve hot.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet with Lid
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Whisk
  • Spatula or spoon

Notes

  • Use mild or hot Rotel to adjust spice level.
  • Cut cream cheese into small pieces so it melts faster.
  • Stir occasionally while pasta cooks to prevent sticking.
  • Angel hair cooks quickly; check for al dente at 8 minutes.