Description
The ingredient list for this pasta dish is blissfully short. it's simple authentic Sicilian spaghetti recipe is satisfying even when served meatless.
Ingredients
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 lbs spaghetti
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1-2 tsp red chilli flakes
4 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes, chopped I used dried packed variety
2 tbsp flat leaf parsley, chopped
Directions
1. Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions.
2. Meanwhile, cut each chicken breasts lengthwise to create four thin cutlets. Season with salt and pepper. Pan fry in 1 tbsp of olive oil for 5 min on each side over medium heat until golden on the outside and cooked all the way through. Remove to a separate plate and keep warm.
3. To the same pan add another tbsp of olive oil and saute sliced garlic and sundried tomatoes with red chilli flakes over low heat for 1 minute, then add 1/2 cup of pasta water (scoop it directly from the pot with spaghetti.) and bring the sauce to a simmer, then add parsley, stir and immediately take off the heat.
4. Drain the cooked spaghetti. Add the spaghetti to the pan with sun-dried tomatoes, and toss until pasta is coated with the sauce. Taste and season with salt. Slice the chicken breasts and add to the sun-dried tomato pasta. Serve sprinkled with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Enjoy!
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