Spaghetti with Chicken
Golden bites of chicken and al dente spaghetti tossed in a garlicky tomato sauce — an easy weeknight dinner in about 35 minutes.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 560
- Protein
- 39g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Toss the 1 lb chicken pieces with 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp dried oregano and black pepper if you have it.
Step 2
Cook the 12 oz spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 10 minutes; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
Step 3
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, 6-8 minutes.
Step 4
Add the 3 sliced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Step 5
Pour in the 24 oz tomato sauce and simmer until slightly thickened and bubbling, about 5 minutes.
Step 6
Add the drained spaghetti and the reserved 1/2 cup pasta water and toss until every strand is glossy and coated, 1-2 minutes.
Step 7
Serve topped with torn fresh basil or parsley if you have it.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- large skillet
- colander
- tongs
- chef's knife
- cutting board
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