This ultra tender and easy chicken spaghetti recipe is perfect for a weeknight family dinner. It's a one-pot meal made with chicken, spaghetti, and a rich tomato sauce full of traditional flavors! It’s quick, budget-friendly meal.
Today we’re sharing this delicious, comforting and easy one pot chicken spaghetti recipe. This classic dish is rich, tender and full of flavor, with a creamy texture that makes every bite satisfying. It’s a cozy, family-friendly meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner. It’s all cooked in a rich, creamy tomato sauce until the chicken is perfectly tender. As it cooks over low heat, an irresistible, warm and comforting aroma fills the entire house.
This is one of our all-time favorite meals (along with Beef stew with potatoes and peas and Bean stew with poached eggs). Not only is it incredibly delicious, but it’s also made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients. It’s the kind of comforting, homemade dish that never disappoints.
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Why you going to love this Easy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
- A comforting one-pot meal with minimal cleanup.
- Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients.
- It’s a family-friendly dish that even kids will love.
- It tastes even better the next day, making it ideal for leftovers.
What Is Chicken Spaghetti?
Chicken spaghetti is a classic comfort dish popular in many countries. It combines tender and juicy chicken, spaghetti, and a flavorful, creamy sauce made with fresh tomatoes, onion and olive oil. It's a simple, one-pot dinner, perfect for the whole family.
Ingredients For Easy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe (One-Pot Comfort Dinner)
Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this great recipe:
- Chicken - Chicken cut into pieces. Juicy chicken full of flavor.
- Spaghetti - Spaghetti cooked in a delicious tomato sauce.
- Onion, garlic, olive oil, tomato, bay leaf, pepper and white wine - Simple ingredients that are essential for cooking and flavoring this recipe.
- Tomato pulp - Makes the recipe creamier, adds color and an extra flavor to the sauce.
- Chopped coriander - Adds aroma and flavor.
- Salt - Highlights all the other flavors.
Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.
How to Make Easy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe (One Pot Chicken Stew)
Step 1: In a large pot, add the peeled tomatoes cut into small pieces, chopped onion, olive oil and the bay leaf. Stir, cover the pan with a lid and cook on a low heat for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Add the chicken and season with white wine, chopped garlic, a teaspoon of salt, pepper and tomato pulp. Stir and cook for 45 minutes.
Step 3: Remove the bay leaf and add the spaghetti. Season with a little more salt (1 teaspoon) and cook on a medium-low heat for about 10 to 12 minutes.
Step 4: Sprinkle with chopped coriander and mix well.
Step 5: Turn off the heat and serve immediately.
Tips For Easy Chicken Spaghetti
1. Cut the chicken into pieces or use chicken drumsticks for extra flavor and juiciness.
2. During cooking, stir occasionally to prevent the spaghetti from sticking to the pot.
3. You can add fresh parsley or thyme sprigs instead of chopped coriander.
4. For a thicker stew you can replace tomato pulp for tomato paste (cooking time may vary slightly).
5. For juicy, tender chicken, cook this stew over low heat.
6. Turn off the heat and serve immediately.
FAQs
Can I use chicken drumsticks?
Yes! Chicken drumsticks work very well in this recipe. They stay juicy and flavorful during cooking, making them a great alternative.
Can I make chicken spaghetti ahead of time?
Absolutely! Chicken spaghetti can be made in advance and often tastes even better the next day.
Can I use rice instead of spaghetti?
Yes, rice works perfectly in this recipe. It absorbs the flavors well and creates a slightly different dish, but equally delicious and comforting.
Is this a one-pot recipe?
Absolutely! Everything is cooked in one pot, resulting in a delicious meal with minimal cleanup.
Can I add fresh vegetables to this creamy chicken spaghetti recipe?
Yes, you can add red peppers, green peas, carrot or green beans.
Can I store in the refrigerator?
Yes, you can store in the refrigerator! Store the chicken spaghetti in an airtight container to consume the next day. Can be stored for up to 2-3 days.
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Easy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe (One-Pot Comfort Dinner)
This ultra tender and easy chicken spaghetti recipe is perfect for a weeknight family dinner. It's a one-pot meal made with chicken, spaghetti, and a rich tomato sauce full of traditional flavors! It’s quick, budget-friendly meal.
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- 1 kg (2 1/4 pounds) chicken cut into pieces
- 200 grams (7 ounces) spaghetti
- 1 large onion
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 6 cloves of garlic
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 100 ml (1/2 cup) olive oil
- 250 ml (about 1 cup) white wine
- 4 tablespoons tomato pulp
- Coriander (to taste)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- In a large pot, add the peeled tomatoes cut into small pieces, chopped onion, olive oil and the bay leaf. Stir, cover the pan with a lid and cook on a low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chicken and season with white wine, chopped garlic, a teaspoon of salt, pepper and tomato pulp. Stir and cook for 45 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf and add the spaghetti. Season with a little more salt (1 teaspoon) and cook on a medium-low heat for about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Sprinkle with chopped coriander and mix well.
- Turn off the heat and serve immediately.
