▪️Mozzarella Parmesan Garlic Chicken with Creamy Spaghetti👩🍳✅Ingredients:1 lb spaghetti2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thick chunks6 tbsp butter, divided (3 tbsp + 3 tbsp)2 tbsp olive oil8 garlic cloves, minced, divided (4 + 4)1 cup shredded mozzarella (for chicken topping)1/2 cup grated Parmesan (for chicken topping)1 tbsp Italian seasoning1 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp salt (for chicken)1/2 tsp black pepper (for chicken)1/2 tsp salt (for sauce)1/2 tsp black pepper (for sauce)2 1/2 cups heavy cream4 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (for sauce)1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese (for sauce)2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley✅Directions:Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt, then cook 1 lb spaghetti until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.Season chicken with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp garlic powder.Heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 3 tbsp butter in a large oven-safe pan over medium-high heat.Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Add 4 minced garlic cloves, sauté 30 seconds.Top chicken with 1 cup mozzarella and 1/2 cup Parmesan, broil 3–4 minutes until golden and bubbly. Transfer to a plate.Reduce heat to medium, add remaining 3 tbsp butter.Add remaining 4 minced garlic cloves, sauté 30–45 seconds.Pour in 2 1/2 cups heavy cream and stir.Add 4 oz cubed cream cheese, whisk 2–3 minutes until smooth.Lower heat to low, add 2 cups mozzarella one handful at a time, stirring until stretchy.Add 1 1/2 cups Parmesan, stirring until glossy.Stir in 1 tbsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Simmer 2 minutes. Loosen with pasta water if needed.Add the spaghetti and toss until every strand is heavily coated, then place the cheesy chicken alongside.Sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped parsley and serve immediately.
