Description
This Chicken Smothered in Cheesy Alfredo Three-Cheese Spaghetti Sauce is a creamy chicken dinner recipe that combines tender seared chicken with a rich Alfredo sauce made of mozzarella, Parmesan, and cream cheese. A perfect comfort food meal for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces spaghetti
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
4. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Stir in cream cheese until fully melted and smooth.
6. Add mozzarella and Parmesan, stirring over low heat until melted and the sauce is creamy.
7. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in salted boiling water, drain, and set aside.
8. Return the seared chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and let it simmer for a few minutes.
9. Serve chicken over spaghetti, topped with extra sauce.
Notes
Make sure to keep heat low while melting cheese to avoid grainy sauce.
Sear the chicken well for added flavor before simmering.
Add a splash of milk or cream when reheating to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 150mg