Ingredients and Weight:
- Spaghetti: 400 grams (about 14 oz)
- Chicken breast: 500 grams (about 1 lb)
- Cream cheese: 200 grams (about 7 oz)
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Fresh basil: 1 small bunch
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: ½ teaspoon
- Parmesan cheese: 50 grams (about 2 oz) for topping
Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Boil spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In the meantime, cut chicken breast into small pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat up a pan and cook chicken pieces until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a separate pan, melt cream cheese with chopped garlic until creamy. Add cooked chicken pieces and mix well.
- Drain spaghetti and add it to the chicken cream mixture. Toss gently to combine.
- Transfer spaghetti mixture to a serving dish and top with fresh basil leaves and parmesan cheese.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: Approx. 500 calories per serving (based on the ingredients listed)
- Protein: 30 grams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and rich flavor due to the combination of cream cheese and chicken.
- Easy to customize with different toppings or additional ingredients like olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or mushrooms.
- A classic American-style dish that is both comforting and filling.
User Comments:
- "This dish was so creamy and delicious! The combination of chicken and cream cheese was perfect."
- "I added some olives and sun-dried tomatoes for a different flavor, it was still amazing."
- "My family loved this dish, it was very filling and comforting on a cold winter night."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to cook the chicken fully before adding it to the cream mixture to prevent any risk of foodborne illness.
- Adjust the seasoning according to taste, adding more salt or pepper if needed.
- Feel free to add other toppings or ingredients to customize the dish to your liking.
