Spaghettini Chicken

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"This is a copy-cat recipe I created from a restaurant in the Bay Area. It's a soupy sauce, not a thick one. It's a nice change."
Spaghettini Chicken Recipe
PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 ounces spaghettini
  • 2 cups diced, cooked chicken breast meat
  • 15 leaves fresh spinach, cleaned
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; saute onion and garlic until onion is translucent.
  2. Stir in broth and tomatoes; sprinkle basil into sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 15 minutes over medium-low heat.
  3. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and place pasta into serving bowls.
  4. Place cooked chicken in sauce to heat through; drop in spinach just before serving to cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Spoon sauce over hot pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.14 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2007 by BREATHE_IN_DREAMS 
Tasty and different. I did make some alterations to this recipe. I threw the onion and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.14 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2006 by Coates 
Very tasty. I added a little bit of cornstarch and broth mixture to the broth in my skillet. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.14 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2004 by ASHLYNNS MOMMY 
Very interesting, light Italian flavor. It's so quick and easy, too, especially if you cook... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.14 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2009 by cnsrizzo 
Great recipe! I do it all in ONE POT which is really nice. I saute onions and garlic in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.14 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2008 by MOLLE888 
What a great recipe to use up what's already in the cupboard. I used chicken thighs instead,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.14 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2006 by Emily Marshall 
This is wonderful! I recommend using a smaller pasta such as macaroni/ cavetelli/bowties/ etc.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.14 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2005 by bethinchina 
This is a light and delicious meal. The first time I made it, I doubled the spinach and still... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.14 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2008 by sarahmarina 
This was SO good! I made modifications based on previous reviews and what I had on hand. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.14 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2007 by xezer 
Our whole family, even picky preschoolers, enjoyed this dish. I substituted fresh tomatoes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.14 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2007 by NOZ-N-A-CUK-BUK 
Nice fresh flavors. I had some tomato paste in the refrigerator and added two tablespoons. ... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Spaghettini Chicken

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 340

  • Total Fat: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg
  • Sodium: 855mg
  • Total Carbs: 36.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.6g
  • Protein: 24.6g

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