Italian Herb Chicken Spaghetti with Grape Tomatoes and Cream Sauce

This Italian herb chicken spaghetti is a delightful pasta dish that brings together tender chicken, sweet grape tomatoes and a rich, garlicky cream sauce infused with Italian seasoning. The spaghetti is cooked al dente and tossed with the sauce, then finished with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for a decadent touch.

Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe uses simple ingredients to create a restaurant-quality meal at home. The combination of creamy sauce, juicy tomatoes and savory chicken will have everyone asking for seconds.

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Ingredients

10 ounce Chopped Chicken BreastView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 cup Parmesan CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Cream CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Cream Sauce BaseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 clove GarlicView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Italian SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Grape TomatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 ounce SpaghettiView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon (tsp) Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped chicken breast, season with salt and pepper and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add grape tomatoes and cook until they begin to soften and burst, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Stir in cream sauce base, cream cheese and Italian seasoning. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
5. Return chicken to the skillet. Add cooked spaghetti and toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if sauce is too thick. Stir in half the Parmesan cheese.
6. Serve spaghetti topped with remaining Parmesan cheese and sliced scallions.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of pasta?

Yes, you can substitute spaghetti with other long pasta like linguine or fettuccine or even short pasta like penne. Adjust cooking time according to package directions.

How do I store leftovers?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave, adding a splash of water or milk to refresh the sauce.

Can I make this dairy-free?

To make this recipe dairy-free, use dairy-free cream cheese and a plant-based cream sauce alternative. Omit Parmesan or use a vegan Parmesan substitute.