Description
Creamy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Spaghetti is a deliciously comforting dish that melds the flavors of jalapeño poppers with creamy pasta. This recipe is perfect for family dinners, weeknight meals, or special occasions. With a rich and spicy sauce enveloping tender chicken and spaghetti, it’s sure to become a new favorite at your table. Plus, it’s quick to prepare—ready in just under 30 minutes—making it ideal for busy cooks. The one-pot cooking method ensures minimal cleanup while allowing you to customize spice levels or add extra veggies for a personal touch. Serve this delightful dish garnished with fresh parsley for an impressive finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into cubes)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- Cream cheese or heavy cream
- Diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, sauté onions until translucent, then add chicken cubes and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Stir in cream cheese or heavy cream with diced jalapeños; reduce heat to low.
- Return drained spaghetti to the pot, tossing everything together until evenly coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg