CHEF JOHN'S CHICKEN SPAGHETTI

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No canned soups were harmed in the making of this chicken spaghetti recipe, which showcases a whole bird. Other than requiring a little time, this recipe is dead simple. Just be sure to undercook your pasta by at least a minute, since it'll finish cooking in hot sauce for a few more minutes. This is a critical step, and allows all those flavors to get sucked up by the still hydrating spaghetti. Garnish with a little more Pecorino Romano cheese and basil.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (4.5 pound) whole chicken, giblets removed
1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
6 cups water
2 anchovy fillets
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
¼ cup thinly sliced basil leaves
½ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1 tablespoon cold butter
1 tablespoon grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a pot and pour marinara sauce on top. Add water and anchovies. Bring to a simmer, uncovered, over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer, without stirring, for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a bowl using tongs. Let cool to the touch.
  • Meanwhile, bring sauce to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cook, skimming off the fat from the surface, until sauce is reduced by at least half, 20 to 35 minutes.
  • Tear off chicken meat by hand and transfer to a bowl, breaking the pieces into your desired size.
  • Add the chicken, red pepper flakes, and salt to the reduced sauce. Cook and stir until chicken is heated through, about 2 minutes. Keep on low heat while you cook the pasta.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water according to package instructions, reducing time by 1 minute, about 11 minutes. Drain and return to the pot; reduce heat to low.
  • Add the chicken sauce and Pecorino Romano to the pasta. Sprinkle in basil and add butter. Stir until butter melts, about 1 minute. Turn off the heat and add remaining Pecorino Romano cheese. Cover and let sit for 1 minute. Stir and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 850.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 105.5 mg, Fat 54.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 33.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 1162.3 mg, Sugar 9 g

simone williamson
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This chicken spaghetti was delicious and easy to make. I loved the creamy sauce and the tender chicken. I will definitely be making this again.


Timaleilaniwainibitu Robyen
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken spaghetti turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Aryanna Berlin
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This was the best chicken spaghetti I've ever had! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


God is Good
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I made this chicken spaghetti for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Beth Stewart
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This chicken spaghetti was a hit with my family! The sauce was rich and creamy, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Umer Umer bhatti
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I was a little skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken spaghetti was amazing. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Golden freddy
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken spaghetti was delicious and so easy to make. I especially loved the creamy sauce.


Sushil Sunar
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I made this chicken spaghetti for dinner last night and my family loved it! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Gigi X
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This was a great recipe! The chicken spaghetti was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. I loved the creamy sauce and the tender chicken. I will definitely be making this again.


Kazi Shorif
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This chicken spaghetti was delicious and easy to make. I loved the creamy sauce and the tender chicken. I will definitely be making this again.


osama elshorpagy
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken spaghetti turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Nuuro Maxamuud
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This was the best chicken spaghetti I've ever had! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Felix Alemeru
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I made this chicken spaghetti for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


viola Selmani
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This chicken spaghetti was a hit with my family! The sauce was rich and creamy, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Exotic Relaxed
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I was a little skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken spaghetti was amazing. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Rodwyn Fanfair
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken spaghetti was delicious and so easy to make. I especially loved the creamy sauce.


SweezNasir Akhtar
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I made this chicken spaghetti for dinner last night and my family loved it! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Tanveer Gujjar
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This was a great recipe! The chicken spaghetti was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. I loved the creamy sauce and the tender chicken. I will definitely be making this again.


Zeiad Elbably
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Chef John's chicken spaghetti is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The chicken was tender and flavorful, the sauce was rich and creamy, and the spaghetti was cooked al dente. I will definitely


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