One-Pot Chicken Spaghetti

chicken and spaghetti in a red skillet with arugula.

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5 from 12 votes

Easy spaghetti made with chicken morsels, tomatoes, olives, arugula, tossed in with herbs and cooked in one pot.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

marinate1

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Low Fat

Servings: servings

Author: Rena

Ingredients

1/2 pound Chicken breast boneless and skinless, chopped into small bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
2-3 Garlic cloves minced
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
2 tablespoons Olive oil divided
1 ounce Anchovies minced
1/4 cup Sun-dried tomatoes chopped, drained of oil
1/2 cup Sliced green olives
4 Roma tomatoes chopped
1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes or to taste
2 1/4 cups Chicken broth
8 ounces Spaghetti pasta
2 cups Packed arugula

Instructions

Cut the 1/2 pound Chicken breast into small bite-sized pieces and place it into an airtight container. Add in minced 2-3 Garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend, 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper, and 1 tbsp of olive oil. (from the 2 tablespoons Olive oil)
Mix thoroughly to combine. Set the lid on and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to marinate.
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown.
Next, add in 1/4 cup Sun-dried tomatoes , 1 ounce Anchovies and 1/2 cup Sliced green olives, and cook, stirring frequently for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in 4 Roma tomatoes (chopped), 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes, and 2 1/4 cups Chicken broth. Bring it to a boil, then add in the 8 ounces Spaghetti pasta. Reduce the heat to a low, and simmer until pasta is done. It should take approximately 7-9 minutes, the liquid will reduce and thicken.
Add more broth, as needed, if the pasta seems to dry up too quickly. Keep stirring frequently into the pot to avoid the pasta sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Lastly add the 2 cups Packed arugula, and stir well until wilted.
Remove from heat, taste, and adjust seasoning according to your taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Notes

Substitutes:

Use spinach in place of arugula.
Any other broth will work. Try some vegetable broth instead. Don't have broth? Use water
Any other protein of choice works. Ideally, shrimps would taste great as well.
Anchovies and olives are optional if you don't have any but they do add great flavors.
Roma or any other tomatoes.
You may use any other pasta in place of spaghetti. Whole grain and alternate healthier pasta options are now available at most grocery stores.

Storage:

Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutritional facts:

Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Additional notes: Marinating the chicken is optional if you are in a hurry to get dinner to the table.

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