Easy Cheap Dinner Ideas: Irresistibly Spicy Chicken Spaghetti
Discover how to make a delicious and budget-friendly spicy chicken spaghetti that the whole family will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 pound chicken breast, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, mixing well.
- Serve with grated parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- For extra heat, adjust the amount of red chili flakes.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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