No. 1 : Quick Recipe
Baked Chicken Spaghetti
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1 LB Pasta (the shape of your choice)
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2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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3 Cups Chopped Red Onion
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1 Large Red Bell Pepper Chopped
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Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
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1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
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1 Tsp Italian Seasoning
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3 TB Unsalted Butter
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3 TB Whole Wheat Flour
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2 Cups Milk (Almond, Oat or Regular)
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1 Cup Chicken Stock
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1 Rotisserie Chicken, skin removed, breasts and thighs shredded
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1 1⁄2 Cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar
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1⁄4 Cup Grated Parmesan
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1 Cup Shredded Part Skim Mozzarella
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Chopped Fresh Parsley
Step One
Preheat oven to 350F. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente according to package instructions, about 8 minutes.
Step Two
Meanwhile, in another large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion pepper, spices and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 - 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
Step Three
In same pot over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly, until fragrant and combined, about 1 minute. Add milk and broth and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes
Step Four
Stir in spaghetti, vegetables, chicken, 1 1⁄2 cups cheddar and the Parmesan. Transfer to an oil-sprayed 13" x 9" baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake chicken spaghetti until bubbly, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to rest about 15 minutes before serving. Top with parsley.
No. 2 : Kitchen Scoop
This was one of my mother’s favorite recipes! Of course Italians would not recognize this as their own - but Mother’s Italian-American friend swore that this was her grandmother’s recipe! I like to make it with short pasta instead of spaghetti, my mother did too - but we still always called it Chicken Spaghetti!
No. 3 : Clever Idea
I use smoked paprika in this recipe - I love the richer, more meaty flavor that it adds to the chicken pasta. Of course, you can use a more traditional paprika. Just make sure its fresh and aromatic! You need the paprika for flavor, and also to create your red sauce color for the dish.
No. 4 : Cheers!
Poder Casa Rossa
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
About $20
Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Tuscany’s famous white wine, offers fresh citrus, crisp apple, and a lovely hint of almond. Its bright acidity balances the rich, creamy béchamel sauce beautifully. And here’s a fun fact: Vernaccia di San Gimignano was the first Italian wine to receive DOC status in 1966, later earning the prestigious DOCG designation in 1993. A little taste of Tuscany!