Instead of a long-simmering tomato sauce, this quick spaghetti dish is tossed with a savory mixture of chopped chicken and fresh tomato and topped with crumbled goat cheese and fresh basil.
How To Make Speedy Spaghetti with Chicken and Fresh Tomato
Ingredients
- 12 uncooked spaghetti
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 6 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 12 oz cooked boneless chicken, cut into pieces (3 cups)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 5-oz. log fresh goat cheese, crumbled
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the spaghetti. Cook it according to its package directions, stirring often until it becomes tender.
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Reserve 1 1/2 cups of cooking liquid from the pasta, then drain the spaghetti in a colander and reserve.
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Heat the oil over medium heat in the same pot then add the onions and stir for 5 minutes until they soften.
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Return the pasta to the pot along with the tomatoes, chicken, and pasta liquid. Toss these ingredients well and season them with salt and pepper to taste.
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Sprinkle your pasta with basil and dot it with crumbled goat cheese. Once you're done preparing your meal, serve and enjoy!
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