Best 7 California Chicken And Spaghetti Recipes

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California Chicken and Spaghetti is a delectable dish that tantalizes the taste buds with a burst of flavors. This classic dish combines tender chicken, succulent spaghetti, and a velvety sauce that is brimming with bold and tangy notes. Perfectly blending the richness of cream and the tanginess of sun-ripened tomatoes, the sauce envelops the pasta and chicken, creating an irresistible combination sure to satisfy any palate. It's perfect comfort food for family and friends to enjoy together.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN AND SPAGHETTI



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This one is from the University Women's Cookbook. When I made this I put the cheese on top of the pasta and the chicken on top the cheese. It took only 40 minutes in my oven to cook. I took the chicken and put that on a platter and mixed the spaghetti really good with the melted cheese. I thought this dish turned out pretty good! :)

Provided by sweetcakes

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 lbs chicken, cut up
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 cup biscuit mix
8 ounces spaghetti
1 lb stewed tomatoes
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup white wine
3 ounces chopped mushrooms
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced

Steps:

  • Dip chicken in milk; coat with biscuit mix.
  • Heat 1/4 inch fat in heavy skillet; add chicken. Cook over medium heat until browned on both sides.
  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain.
  • Combine spaghetti, tomatoes, sour cream, wine, mushrooms, onions, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; mix well.
  • Turn into shallow greased baking dish; top with chicken and cheese.
  • Bake at 375* for 1 hour or until chicken is tender.

COPYCAT KUNG PAO SPAGHETTI



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We've cracked the code on a beloved California Pizza Kitchen dish: Now you can Kung Pao your spaghetti at home in just 30 minutes. Tender chunks of stir-fried chicken are tossed with pasta, toasted peanuts and a sweet-and-spicy sauce.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Kosher salt
8 ounces spaghetti
Canola oil, for drizzling and frying
1 tablespoon mirin
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 pound chicken tenders, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon sambal
2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup dry-roasted peanuts
6 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 dried chiles de arbol, stemmed and seeded
3 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons canola oil and toss. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the mirin and 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce in a large bowl. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, chili sauce, sambal, vinegar, sesame oil, 2 teaspoons of the cornstarch and remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce.
  • Fill a large, heavy-bottomed skillet halfway with canola oil and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Toss the chicken with the remaining 1/2 cup cornstarch until coated completely. Add the chicken to the hot oil in batches and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 1 minute per side. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate; cook the remaining chicken.
  • Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the oil and return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add the peanuts and cook until toasted to a dark brown, about 1 minute. Add the scallions, chiles and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth mixture to the skillet and bring to a boil. Return the chicken to the skillet with the pasta and heat, tossing, until the pasta and chicken are fully coated and hot. Serve warm.

CHICKEN SPAGHETTI



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With spaghetti and mushroom sauce, and light and dark meat chicken with bell peppers, Ree Drummond's casserole is like two meals in one. Cooking the spaghetti in the same liquid as the chicken infuses it with flavor, and the Cheddar thickens the sauce so it coats each piece of meat.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 whole raw chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 pound thin spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar
1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper
1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Two 10 3/4-ounce cans cream of mushroom soup
1 medium onion, finely diced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the chicken pieces to the boiling water and boil for a few minutes, then return the heat to medium-low and simmer, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken and 2 cups of the chicken cooking broth from the pot. When the chicken is cool, remove the skin and pick out the meat (a mix of dark and white) to make 2 generous cups.
  • Cook the spaghetti in the same chicken cooking broth until al dente. Do not overcook. When the spaghetti is cooked, combine with the chicken, mushroom soup, 1 1/2 cups cheese, the green peppers, red peppers, onions, seasoned salt, cayenne, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir in 1 cup of the reserved chicken cooking broth, adding an additional cup if needed.
  • Place the mixture in a casserole pan and top with the remaining 1 cup cheese. Cover and freeze up to 6 months, cover and refrigerate up to 2 days or bake immediately until bubbly, about 45 minutes. (If the cheese on top starts to get too cooked, cover with foil).

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHENS KUNG PAO SPAGHETTI



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This is a perfect pasta for people who love spicy food. Be careful not to eat the whole Chinese dried chili peppers.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2-1 1/2 cup chicken stock or 1/2-1 1/2 cup vegetable stock
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup dry sherry
3 tablespoons red chili paste with garlic
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb spaghetti
1/2 cup olive oil, plus
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in 3/4-inch cubes
10 -15 whole chinese dried red chili peppers (don't eat these, they are for color and heat)
1 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts
1/4 cup minced garlic
3 cups coarsely-chopped scallions, greens and whites

Steps:

  • To Make the Kung Pao Sauce:.
  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together the chicken stock and cornstarch until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. Stir in all the remaining sauce ingredients and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside.
  • To Make Egg White-Cornstarch Mixture:
  • In a mixing bowl, use a whisk to stir together the egg whites, cornstarch, and salt until thoroughly blended; be careful not to beat them into a froth. Set aside.
  • To Prepare the Pasta:.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a rapid boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large nonstick frying pan over high heat, heat the olive oil for about 1 minute. Add the chicken pieces to the Egg White-Cornstarch Mixture and toss to coat them. Taking care to avoid splattering, add the coated chicken to the pan and cook like a solid pancake until the egg mixture sets; then, using a large spatula, carefully flip the chicken pieces over together and, with a wooden spoon, gently separate the pieces.
  • Gently stir the Chinese peppers and roasted peanuts into the pan. As soon as they darken in color, after no more than 1 minute, stir in the garlic and scallions. Once the garlic begins to brown, after no more than 30 seconds, add the Kung Pao Sauce and toss and stir to coat the ingredients.
  • When the pasta is ready, drain it well and, in a large mixing or serving bowl, toss it thoroughly with the sauce. Serve family-style or transfer to individual serving bowls, arranging the chicken, vegetables, and peppers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 874.4, Fat 42.4, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 49, Sodium 2358.8, Carbohydrate 85.2, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 13.1, Protein 36.8

GRANDMA'S CAJUN CHICKEN & SPAGHETTI



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I'm originally from Louisiana, where my grandma spoke Cajun French as she taught me her spicy chicken spaghetti. -Brenda Melancon, McComb, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 package (14 ounces) smoked sausage, sliced
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained
1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with cayenne and salt. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in batches. Remove from pan., Add sausage, onion, green pepper and celery to same pan; cook and stir over medium heat 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes. Return chicken to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until chicken juices run clear, about 1 hour., Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Remove chicken from pan. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard skin and bones. Shred meat with 2 forks; return to pan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 8-10 minutes. Skim fat. Drain spaghetti; serve with chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550 calories, Fat 26g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 917mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN



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This recipe is great for summertime veggies from the garden, and quick too!

Provided by Ingrid

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 avocados - peeled, pitted and sliced
2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
1 (8 ounce) package Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 10 slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Warm oil in skillet and add chicken and onion. Cook 15 minutes or until chicken is browned and just about done. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place chicken on cookie sheet and top each breast with 1 to 2 slices of tomato and 2 to 3 slices of cheese. Place in oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until cheese melts. Remove from oven, add 2 to 3 slices of avocado on top of each breast, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 121.8 mg, Fat 36.7 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 42.8 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 373 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN SPAGHETTI



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Angel hair pasta is tossed with chicken and roma tomatoes in this simple but flavorful dish. The spicy blackened meat seasoning combines well with the crumbled feta cheese. Easy, but great for a company dinner!

Provided by JAKESMOM31

Categories     Italian Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked angel hair pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons Cajun-style blackened seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
10 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
⅔ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until al dente. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces, and cook, stirring until browned on the outside. Stir in the garlic, basil, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper, then mix in the tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes are semi soft, and chicken is cooked through. Toss with pasta, and serve with crumbled feta cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.9 calories, Carbohydrate 49.4 g, Cholesterol 72.9 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 987.9 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your dish. Look for organic, locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken breasts can easily become dry and tough if they are overcooked. Cook them until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, then remove them from the heat and let them rest for a few minutes before slicing or serving.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what really brings this dish together. Use a sauce that is rich, creamy, and full of flavor. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own from scratch.
  • Add some vegetables: Vegetables add color, flavor, and nutrition to this dish. Feel free to add any vegetables that you like, such as broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, or zucchini.
  • Serve with a side of bread or pasta: This dish is delicious served with a side of bread or pasta. The bread or pasta will help to soak up the flavorful sauce.

Conclusion:

California chicken and spaghetti is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. So get creative and experiment with different ingredients and flavors. You are sure to find a version of California chicken and spaghetti that you and your family will love.

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