Baked Spaghetti with Chicken

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound spaghetti
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 3 minutes. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth. Simmer on low heat 10 minutes.
4. Mix cream cheese and Parmesan cheese in a medium bowl until smooth. Stir in chicken. Mix chicken mixture into sauce in the skillet.
5. Mix cooked spaghetti and sauce together in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Interesting Facts

• Spaghetti originated in Italy in the 13th century.
• Tomato paste was first produced in 1812.
• Cream cheese was invented in 1872.
• Mozzarella cheese was first made in Italy in the 15th century.