Garlic Herb Chicken Spaghetti: A Delightful Weeknight Family Meal!
The magic of combining tender chicken and spaghetti enveloped in a creamy garlic-herb sauce. This easy Garlic Herb Chicken Spaghetti is your ticket to a delicious family meal that is sure to impress!
Garlic Herb Chicken Spaghetti
Discover the magic of combining tender chicken and spaghetti enveloped in a creamy garlic-herb sauce. This easy Garlic Herb Chicken Spaghetti is your ticket to a delicious family meal that is sure to impress!
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients
1 lb spaghetti
1 lb chicken breasts thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion finely chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
to taste Salt and Freshly ground black pepper
- Alternative Ingredients
Milk mixed with 1 tbsp of flour for heavy cream
Nutritional yeast as a substitute for parmesan cheese
Directions
- Ingredient Preparation: Slice the chicken breasts thinly for even cooking. Season with dried herbs, pepper, and salt for enhanced flavor. Fine chopping of onion and garlic facilitates uniform cooking and flavor distribution.
- Chicken Cooking: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium flame. Cook the seasoned chicken until it's golden and thoroughly cooked, usually about 5-6 minutes per side. Set chicken aside to focus on other components.
- Sauté Aromatics: Utilize the same skillet to sauté onions until they turn translucent, then add garlic to cook until awakening their aroma, which takes roughly 1-2 minutes. This process builds a flavor base for the dish.
- Pasta Boiling: Cook the spaghetti in liberally salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Reserve a bit of pasta water for sauce adjustment later, then drain the rest.
- Sauce Crafting: Return the chicken to the skillet with sautéed onions and garlic, then pour in heavy cream. Introduce spinach and simmer until the leaves wilt and the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Combining and Serving: Add the drained spaghetti to the sauce, gently tossing to coat evenly. Use reserved pasta water to achieve desired sauce consistency. Mix in grated parmesan just before serving to ensure it melds smoothly without clumping.
Equipment
- Chef's Knife, Nonstick Pan, Colander, Mixing Bowls
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 600kcal
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Protein: 44g
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
- Sodium: 300mg
- Potassium: 340mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 4g
- Vitamin A: 0IU
- Vitamin C: 0mg
- Calcium: 150mg
- Iron: 4mg