Creamy Cilantro Chicken Spaghetti Recipes

CREAMY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente and still slightly firm. Drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet over medium high heat, cook the garlic and bell pepper in the butter until tender. Stir in the flour and Italian seasoning and cook for 1 minute more.
• Stir in the heavy whipping cream, broth and milk. Bring the pan to a boil, reduce the head and simmer until it begins to thicken.
• Remove the pan from the heat and stir in ½ cup of mozzarella until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
• Stir the spaghetti, chicken, and diced tomatoes into the pan. Spread the mixture into a lightly greased 9 x 13" baking dish.
• Top with the remaining mozzarella and bake for 15 - 20 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned and the cheese is bubbly.

CREAMY CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium-hot heat. Generously season sliced chicken with salt and pepper, add to the hot skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until done. Remove sliced chicken from the skillet.
• To the same skillet, add minced garlic, lime juice and chicken broth. Cook for 1-2 minutes on high heat, deglazing and scraping the skillet until the liquid is reduced and making sure garlic does not burn and brown too much. Mix in chopped cilantro.
• Add heavy cream and milk. Bring to boil, the immediately add cheese and mix in until melted, while boiling. Then, remove from heat.
• Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, reserving some cooked pasta water.
• Add pasta to the sauce, along with the half of the chicken. Mix everything in and season pasta with more salt, if needed.
• Top with the remaining half of the chicken and more chopped cilantro.

CREAMY CILANTRO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pat chicken breasts dry and sprinkle with 1/2 the Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the very hot oil and cook, turning occasionally, until juices run clear when chicken is pricked with a fork and both sides are browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside, reserving drippings in the skillet.
• Add green onions and bell pepper to the drippings in the skillet. Cook until tender, about 1 minute. Add chicken broth and wine and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Simmer until juices have reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 5 minutes more. Add cream and continue to simmer to reduce slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cilantro, plus remaining Cajun seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes more.

SPAGHETTI WITH CILANTRO SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan of salted boiling water add spaghetti and cook until al dente.
• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook stirring occasionally for 3 to 5 minutes or until the onion is soft.
• Add the tomatoes, cilantro, broth and salt and simmer 2 minutes. Drain pasta, add to saucepan and cook tossing until combined well. Transfer to a warm serving platter and serve hot.

CREAMY CILANTRO-CHICKEN SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions, peppers, garlic and cumin; cook and stir 1 min. Add half the chicken; cook 2 min. or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Remove from skillet. Add remaining chicken to skillet; cook and stir 2 min. or until lightly browned. Return cooked chicken/vegetable mixture to skillet; mix well.
• Drain spaghetti, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Mix reserved water with cream cheese and bouillon in small bowl until blended. Add to chicken along with the lime zest; mix well. Cover; cook on low heat 5 to 8 min. or until chicken is done. Stir in spaghetti, lime juice and cilantro; cook, uncovered, 1 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. Add shredded cheese; stir until melted.