Description
Savory tomato & chicken spaghetti brings Italian comfort straight to your kitchen with minimal effort. Home cooks can quickly craft this delightful pasta dish that blends hearty chicken, rich tomato sauce, and perfectly cooked spaghetti for a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Grains:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) spaghetti (or pasta of choice)
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 can (14.5 ounces or 411 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings:
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot of water and cook spaghetti according to package guidelines until al dente. Drain pasta and reserve.
- Season chicken breasts with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat at 350°F.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to cutting board and shred into bite-sized pieces.
- Using the same skillet, sauté diced onions and minced garlic for 2-3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
- Pour canned tomatoes into the skillet, stirring to incorporate with onion and garlic. Simmer sauce for 5-7 minutes to develop rich flavors.
- Fold shredded chicken into the tomato sauce, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing gently to coat pasta thoroughly with sauce and chicken.
- Transfer to serving plates, garnishing with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and torn basil leaves for enhanced aroma and presentation.
Notes
- Select firm, ripe tomatoes for a more vibrant and fresh sauce flavor that enhances the overall dish’s taste.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts to ensure quick and even cooking without excess fat.
- Experiment with different herbs like thyme or rosemary to create unique flavor variations that suit your palate.
- Save some pasta water before draining to help create a silkier sauce texture if the mixture seems too dry during combining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg