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One Pot Chicken Spaghetti

An easy one pot meal with chicken, spaghetti and a creamy tomato sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Rest5 minutes
Total Time37 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5 servings
Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Diced onion
  • 2 Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breasts about 2 large, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 24 ounces Spaghetti sauce
  • 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 1/2 pound Uncooked spaghetti
  • 1 cup Freshly shredded Parmesan cheese or more, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh minced parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat Olive Oil in a 5-quart pot or skillet with high sides over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened; about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic and diced chicken breast to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook chicken until browned on all sides, but not completely done (it will continue cooking with the sauce).
  • Add spaghetti sauce, chicken broth, water and Italian seasoning, bay leaves, and a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
  • Add spaghetti and use tongs to "stir" spaghetti and submerge completely in the liquid. If necessary, bring back up to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer for about 17-20 minutes, stirring at least once with the tongs to keep the pasta submerged in liquid. Cautiously add a little bit more water or chicken broth if it seems dry.
  • Remove from heat and stir in shredded Parmesan, reserving about 2 tablespoons for the garnish, if desired. It may be easier to get the cheese to melt if you stir in a little at a time.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and with more Parmesan cheese on the side if desired.

Notes

Instead of spaghetti, try penne or rotini pasta. Use roughly 2-2 1/2 cups of dry pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 446mg | Potassium: 531mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 3.3mg | Calcium: 267mg | Iron: 1.4mg

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