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a large white serving bowl full of chicken spaghetti - a spaghetti with red sauce and shredded chicken garnished with parsley and fresh parmesan
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5 from 4 votes

Chicken Spaghetti

This Chicken Spaghetti Recipe is a delicious red sauce, complimented perfectly with chicken and served over spaghetti - a family favorite!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Keyword: pasta recipe, weeknight meal
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 561kcal
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces thin spaghetti cooked per package instructions
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 28 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup red wine (or chicken stock - see note)
  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 2 bay leaves
  • fresh parmesan and parsley for topping

Homemade Spaghetti Seasoning (or the 1.5 ounce store bought packet)

  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  • Gather all of your ingredients together before starting this recipe.
  • Boil the water for your pasta, add the spaghetti once the water comes to a roaring boil, drain and set aside.
  • While your water is coming to boil, heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Melt the butter and add the diced onion, cooking for 4 to 5 minutes or until it is translucent.
  • Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds being careful not to burn it.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, wine, the herbs, and the spaghetti seasoning. Whisk to fully combine.
  • Stir in the bay leaves and shredded chicken.
  • Bring the sauce to a simmer and then reduce the heat. YOu should still be able to see some gentle bubbles. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring often.
  • When the sauce is finished either add the spaghetti to the sauce and toss to combine, or serve the spaghetti in a large serving bowl with the sauce poured over the top. Top with fresh parsley and parmesan.

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Notes

If you or your family does not drink alcohol, you can exchange the red wine for chicken stock, though the flavor won't be as deep or rich. I do make it with red wine and I do serve it to my children.

Nutrition

Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 662mg | Potassium: 896mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 20mg