Jollof Spaghetti with Chicken
Spiced tomato-based spaghetti with tender chicken, a Nigerian twist on a West African classic. One-pan, fragrant, and ready in under 40 minutes.
- Total time
- 38 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 642
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil salted water in a large pot. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, ~9 minutes.
Step 2
Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain pasta and set aside.
Step 3
Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, ~90 seconds.
Step 4
Add chicken cubes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden on edges, ~6 minutes.
Step 5
Add diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté until soft, ~4 minutes.
Step 6
Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste. Cook until fragrant, ~60 seconds.
Step 7
Add crushed tomatoes and 0.75 cup reserved pasta water. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne.
Step 8
Simmer uncovered for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 9
Add cooked spaghetti to the sauce. Toss to coat, adding more pasta water if needed for consistency.
Step 10
Simmer 2 minutes more. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Step 11
Serve hot. Optional: drizzle with olive oil and top with fresh parsley if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- large skillet (12-inch)
- wooden spoon
- colander
- measuring cups
- knife
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