Chicken Spaghetti

Serves: 8
Start to Finish: 45 minutes

1pound spaghetti, uncooked
1tablespoon unsalted butter
2pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
½teaspoon salt
½teaspoon black pepper, separated
½teaspoon garlic powder
1tablespoon canola oil
3red bell peppers, sliced
3yellow bell peppers, sliced
1cup half and half
½cup whole milk
8ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces
4ounces processed cheese, such as Velveeta, cut into pieces
1cup shredded cheddar cheese
2cups chicken broth

1.   Cook pasta according to package directions.
2.  Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper and garlic powder.  Add chicken to skillet and cook 4 minutes. Flip and cook 3-4 minutes more, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer chicken to cutting board, slice and set aside.
3.  Heat oil in skillet. Add bell peppers and cook about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peppers are softened and slightly browned. Transfer peppers to bowl and set aside.
4.  Add half and half, milk, cream cheese, processed cheese and remaining ¼ black teaspoon pepper to skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until cheese is fully melted and sauce is creamy. Add cheddar cheese and stir until completely melted in. Add chicken broth and stir until combined.
5.  Add chicken, bell peppers and spaghetti and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Variation: Replace 2 bell peppers with 16 ounces sliced mushrooms.

Per Serving:  641 cal., 26.4 g fat (13.2 g sat. fat), 161.2 mg chol., 1463.1 mg sodium, 492.8 mg pot., 49 g carb., 6.1 g sugar, 2.1 g fiber, 47.7 g pro.