Chicken Spaghetti Simple and Tasty Dinner Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 oz spaghetti
• 2 pieces chicken breasts, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• to taste salt and pepper
• for garnish fresh basil leaves
• for serving grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the sliced chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute or until the garlic is fragrant.
4. Add the diced tomatoes and chicken broth to the skillet, stirring to combine. Let simmer for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
5. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, mixing everything together. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water until you reach desired consistency.
6. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing gently to combine and coat the pasta with the sauce evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
7. Adjust seasoning if necessary, then plate the spicy garlic chicken spaghetti, garnishing with fresh basil leaves and a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.