Family-Style Chicken Spaghetti
By barbie24
Calories 404; Fat 7.5 g; Protein 34 g; Carbs 55 g; Fiber 10 g; Cholesterol 70 mg; Iron 3 mg; Sodium 603 mg; Calcium 137 mg; Sugars 9 g; Est. Added Sugars 0 g
* Serving Size: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked whole-wheat spaghetti
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 pt. cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, cut into 1-in. wedges
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 ounces shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast (about 2 cups)
- 3 tablespoons shaved Parmesan cheese
Details
Servings 4
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from myrecipes.com
Preparation
Step 1
1. Preheat broiler. Line a jelly-roll pan with foil.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
3. While pasta cooks, combine oil, garlic, tomatoes, and onion on prepared pan; toss. Broil 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer mixture and any liquid from pan to a blender. Add 2 tablespoons basil and tomato paste; secure blender lid on blender. Remove center piece of blender lid; cover with a kitchen towel. Blend until smooth.
4. Drain pasta; return to pan. Stir in tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and chicken. Cook over medium heat until heated. Place spaghetti mixture on a serving platter. Chop remaining 2 tablespoons basil leaves. Sprinkle basil and Parmesan evenly over spaghetti.
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