Best 6 Creamy Chicken Spirals Recipes

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Creamy chicken spirals are a delectable dish that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and flavorful herbs. This classic recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. Whether you prefer a rich and flavorful sauce or a lighter, more delicate flavor, there are countless variations of creamy chicken spirals to suit your taste. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy this classic dish in the comfort of your own home.

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CREAMY DREAMY CHICKEN AND SPIRALS CASSEROLE



Creamy Dreamy Chicken and Spirals Casserole image

This melt in your mouth casserole is a great comfort dish. The white wine and mustard lend just enough flavor to perk up the cheddar cheese sauce. Serve with a light salad and crusty bread.

Provided by Michelle Krz

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Noodles

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups rotini pasta
¼ cup butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups milk
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
¼ cup white wine
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
3 pinches ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
10 buttery round crackers, crushed
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray and set aside. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour a tablespoon at a time and stir until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a low boil, and cook for one minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Stir in cream cheese and until melted. Add wine, and season with mustard, nutmeg and salt.
  • Pour cooked noodles in pan. Layer chicken pieces over the noodles. Pour sauce over the chicken. In a small bowl, mix the cracker crumbs, parmesan cheese and butter, and sprinkle over the sauce.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until edges of casserole are bubbling. Remove from oven, and stir to thoroughly coat pasta and chicken and to keep top of casserole from hardening. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 124.9 mg, Fat 36.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 21.5 g, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

CREAMY CHICKEN SPIRALS



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Make and share this Creamy Chicken Spirals recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sueie

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

400 g spiral noodles
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 cloves garlic, crushed
4 small roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup light sour cream
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup shredded fresh basil
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta.
  • While pasta is cooking, heat oil in large pan over medium/high heat.
  • Add chicken and cook stirring until golden brown, about 3- 4 minutes.
  • Reduce heat, add garlic and tomatoes and cook further 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • In a bowl combine sour cream and stock, mix well.
  • Add to frying pan with basil and black pepper to taste, reducing heat to low and simmer, stirring for 2 minutes.
  • Drain pasta and add to pan with chicken mixture, olives (if using) and parmesan cheese.
  • Toss over low heat until heated through.

CREAMY CHICKEN PENNE PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Chicken Penne Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bacon, chicken breasts, salt, pepper, italian seasoning, paprika, garlic, spinach, small tomatoes, cream, shredded parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, penne pasta, Chopped fresh parsley

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 slices bacon
2 chicken breasts, sliced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups spinach
4 small tomatoes, diced
1 ½ cups cream
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
10 oz penne pasta, cooked until al dente
3 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a deep skillet, fry the bacon until crispy. Remove to a paper towel to drain, then chop.
  • In the same skillet, add the chicken and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Cook until no longer pink inside.
  • Add the garlic and cook until softened.
  • Add spinach and tomatoes and cook until the spinach is wilted.
  • Add the cream, Parmesan, an red pepper flakes and bring to a boil.
  • Add the penne and bacon, and stir until fully coated in sauce.
  • Serve with parsley, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 725 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 7 grams

CHEDDAR CHICKEN SPIRALS



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My granddaughters just love this chicken dish. I try to make it every time they come to visit. Lucky for me, it goes together quick as a wink in the microwave.-Miriam Christophel, Battle Creek, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, milk, salt and basil. Stir in the vegetables, chicken and 1 cup cheese. Drain pasta; stir into vegetable mixture. , Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until heated through and the cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633 calories, Fat 39g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 789mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN SPIRALS



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For a spicier version try using sliced jalapeño peppers instead of green chilies. -LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 bacon strips
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt, optional
1/4 cup canned chopped green chilies
1-1/2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp; drain on paper towels. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with seasoned salt if desired. , In a small bowl, combine the chilies, cream cheese and garlic. Spread over one side of each chicken breast. Roll up and tuck ends in. Wrap each with two bacon strips; secure with toothpicks., Place in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Discard toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 486mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 45g protein.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SPIRALS



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This recipe can be used for a meal or for an appetizer. I don't like cilantro so I always sub an equal amount of chopped fresh parsley. Plan ahead as the filling needs to chill for 2 hours.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (1 ounce) envelope buttermilk ranch salad dressing mix
1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
1/2 small onion, diced
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts (optional)
48 inches flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Drain roasted red peppers very well, pressing between paper towels to remove all excess moisture and chop.
  • In a large bowl, stir together chopped roasted peppers, chicken, cream cheese, dressing mix, olives, onion, chilies, cilantro, and pepper.
  • Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
  • Stir pine nuts, if desired, into chicken mixture and spoon evenly over tortillas, spread and roll up.
  • Serve whole, cut in half, or sliced in smaller pieces for appetizers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.4, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 57.4, Sodium 755, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 15

Tips:

  • To make the chicken spirals more flavorful, marinate them in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • If you don't have a spiralizer, you can use a sharp knife to cut the chicken breasts into thin strips.
  • Be careful not to overcook the chicken spirals, as they will become tough and dry. Cook them for just a few minutes per side, or until they are cooked through.
  • Serve the chicken spirals with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

Creamy chicken spirals are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken breasts. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that your whole family will enjoy.

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