STOVETOP CHICKEN SPAGHETTI

Stovetop Chicken Spaghetti image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound fusilli
Kosher salt, seasoned salt, and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons salted butter
3 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, finely diced
One 4-ounce jar diced pimientos
Two 10.5-ounce cans cream of mushroom soup
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Cayenne pepper, to taste
2 cups grated sharp Cheddar
1 cup grated pepper jack cheese
1/2 cup frozen peas

Steps:

Cook the pasta in lightly salted water in conjunction with the package instructions until not quite al dente and still quite chewy. Drain and set aside, reserving 3 cups of the pasta water.
Place a large saucepan over high heat and add 2 tablespoons butter. Add the chicken and cook until browned and almost cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, place a skillet over medium heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. When the butter has melted, add the panko and 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley. Season with salt and pepper, then toss and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
Add the bell pepper and onion to the pan with the chicken and cook until they have slightly softened, about a minute, then add the pimientos and stir. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cream of mushroom soup, pasta water and milk, then bring to a simmer. Add the Worcestershire sauce, remaining 2 teaspoons dried parsley, cayenne and seasoned salt to taste, followed by the cheeses, a handful at a time. Stir until completely incorporated. Add the frozen peas followed by the cooked pasta, then stir and cook until the pasta is perfectly cooked, a couple of minutes. Add salt and pepper, stir again, then sprinkle the toasted parsley breadcrumbs over the top.