Spaghetti with Chicken is a quick and delicious dinner that is perfect for any night of the week! Tender spaghetti and savory chicken meld into a beautifully seasoned sauce of bright tomatoes and golden onions. Spaghetti with Chicken is a fresh take on the traditional spaghetti dinner, and you can taste the difference! It is the answer to all of your Italian food cravings!
Ingredients
- salt, to taste
- 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more as needed
- 11 ounces spaghetti
- 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped, divided
- 12 ounces chicken, shredded or cubed
- allspice powder, to taste
- 2 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 1-1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, coarsely crushed
- 1 teaspoon herbs, to taste
- 2 small onions, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, ripe, red, deseeded, and puréed
- parsley, optional, to taste, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –Bring water to a rapid boil in a large pot.
Step 2 –Add the salt and 2 tablespoons of the oil.
Step 3 –Add the pasta and cook to al dente according to package directions.
Step 4 –Set aside some pasta water, and drain off the rest in a colander.
Step 5 –In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
Step 6 –Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 7 –Add in the chicken and salt, and cook, stirring constantly, until the chicken is cooked to 165 degrees F.
Step 8 –Add the allspice, red chili flakes, and pepper and sauté on high heat for 2 minutes.
Step 9 –Set the chicken aside.
Step 10 –Add the remaining olive oil, heating it until shimmering.
Step 11 –Add the onions and sauté until the onions turn golden, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 12 –Add the puréed tomatoes and cook until the sauce thickens.
Step 13 –Add the sautéed chicken and 2 to 3 tablespoons of the reserved pasta water, mixing and cooking until the sauce reaches a thick consistency.
Step 14 –Add the pasta and heat through, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 15 –Add more olive oil if it looks dry.
Step 16 –Serve the pasta hot, garnished with the parsley!
