🍝 Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Nests
🛒 Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Alfredo Pasta
- 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
For the Cheese Topping
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the spaghetti until al dente.
- Drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
2. Cook the Chicken
- Season the chicken with garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken for 6–8 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Alfredo Sauce
- In the same skillet, melt the butter.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Add Parmesan, mozzarella, and Italian seasoning.
- Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Add pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
4. Assemble
- Toss the cooked spaghetti in the Alfredo sauce.
- Using tongs, twirl portions of spaghetti into nest shapes on a baking dish or platter.
- Sprinkle each nest generously with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Broil for 2–4 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Serve
- Arrange the grilled chicken around the cheesy spaghetti nests.
- Spoon extra Alfredo sauce over the chicken.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
🍽️ Tips
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the creamiest sauce.
- Serve with garlic bread and a fresh Caesar salad.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4–6