Tomato Basil Chicken Spaghetti
- Serves
- 6 servings
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Cost
- $22.00
- Nutrition
- 540 cal · 33g protein
- kid-favorite
- quick
🍳 1 pan · Picky-eater safe bet: plain noodles
Tomato Basil Chicken Spaghetti is a Italian weeknight dinner that serves 6 and is on the table in about 35 minutes, for around $22 in groceries. You'll need 1 pan, and the 12 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain noodles works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Garlic bread (10 min)
Contains: Dairy · Gluten— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
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- 8-inch chef's knifeDon't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 1½ lb chicken breast
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
- 1 lb green beans
- 1½ tbsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Steps
- Boil the spaghetti in well-salted water until al dente; save 1/2 cup of the pasta water and drain.
- Season the chicken with half the basil, oregano and garlic powder plus salt and pepper. Sear in 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes per side until it reaches 165°F, then rest and slice.
- In the same pan, warm the remaining oil with the rest of the herbs and garlic powder for 30 seconds. Add the halved tomatoes and cook 4 minutes until they start to burst, then stir in the balsamic.
- Toss the spaghetti in the tomato sauce with a splash of pasta water, top with the sliced chicken and pass Parmesan at the table.
- Steam the green beans 5 minutes and serve alongside.
- Picky eaters can have plain spaghetti with sliced chicken and green beans, with the tomatoes and Parmesan on the side.
- Make ahead: halve the tomatoes and season the chicken up to a day early; store cooked pasta, chicken and sauce separately in the fridge up to 3 days.
On the side: Garlic bread (10 min)
2 packages frozen garlic bread
- Bake the garlic bread as the package directs, about 10 minutes, until golden.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 33 g
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
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