Lone Star Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

Name: Lone Star Chicken Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces, weight Spaghetti; 2 cups Grape Tomatoes, Halved Lengthwise; 2 whole Jalapeno Peppers, Stemmed, Seeded, And Halved Lengthwise; 4 cloves Garlic, Peeled; 1/2 whole Yellow Onion, Peeled And Cut In Wedges; 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 2 Tablespoons Flour; 2 cups Whole Milk, Plus More As Needed; 2 cups Grated Cheddar Cheese; 2 cups Grated Monterey Jack Cheese; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne; 1/2 cups Chopped Fresh Cilantro, Plus More For Topping; 2 teaspoons Fresh Lime Juice; Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper; 4 cups Shredded, Cooked Chicken

Servings: persons

8 ounces, weight Spaghetti
2 cups Grape Tomatoes, Halved Lengthwise
2 whole Jalapeno Peppers, Stemmed, Seeded, And Halved Lengthwise
4 cloves Garlic, Peeled
1/2 whole Yellow Onion, Peeled And Cut In Wedges
2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
2 Tablespoons Flour
2 cups Whole Milk, Plus More As Needed
2 cups Grated Cheddar Cheese
2 cups Grated Monterey Jack Cheese
1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne
1/2 cups Chopped Fresh Cilantro, Plus More For Topping
2 teaspoons Fresh Lime Juice
Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper
4 cups Shredded, Cooked Chicken

1
Lightly grease a 12-inch oven safe skillet.
2
Set aside for a moment.
3
Cook spaghetti according to package directions in a pot of boiling salted water.
4
Drain, rinse, and transfer the noodles to the skillet.
5
Set aside.
6
Meanwhile, turn on the broiler in your oven.
7
Place grape tomatoes and jalapenos on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet, skin side up, along with garlic cloves and onion.
8
Broil for 5 to 7 minutes on a rack that youve placed 6 inches away from heat.
9
Remove from oven, let vegetables cool, then dice them.
10
Reduce oven to 350 F.
11
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
12
Whisk in flour until well combined and slightly browned, about 30 seconds.
13
Slowly pour in milk and cook, stirring, until sauce thickens often.
14
Keep heating and stirring until the sauce coats the back of a spoon, 3 to 5 minutes.
15
Turn off heat and slowly stir in half each of the cheeses, adding about 1/4 cup at a time, until melted into sauce.
16
Stir in diced roasted vegetables, along with cumin, cayenne, cilantro, and lime juice.
17
Add salt and pepper.
18
Pour sauce into the cooked spaghetti and stir in the cooked shredded chicken.
19
Top with remaining cheese.
20
Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until brown and bubbling.
21
Remove from oven and sprinkle with cilantro.
22
Recipe adapted from Homesick Texans Family Table.

1059

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

110

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces, weight Spaghetti, 2 cups Grape Tomatoes, Halved Lengthwise, 2 whole Jalapeno Peppers, Stemmed, Seeded, And Halved Lengthwise, 4 cloves Garlic, Peeled, and more.

Yes, Lone Star Chicken Spaghetti falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lone Star Chicken Spaghetti

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