Tomato-Basil Spaghetti with Blackened Chicken

Easy chicken spaghetti recipe, packed with bright Mediterranean flavors including tomatoes, basil, garlic and citrus. Serve it for dinner with your favorite salad.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Pat chicken breasts dry, apply 1tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil to chicken breast, and season with kosher salt and black pepper. In a small bowl, mix together the oregano, coriander, paprika. Apply the spice mixture to chicken breasts on both sides.

Step 2

Transfer chicken to the 180 degrees C-heated oven. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, turning over once.

Step 3

While chicken is baking, cook spaghetti according to package. Mine took about 9 minutes in boiling water with a dash of salt. Drain in a large colander. Set aside briefly

Step 4

In a large pan, heat 1tbsp olive oil. Stir in crushed red pepper flakes, tomatoes, garlic, and chopped green onions. Season with kosher salt and pepper. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes on medium-high. Now add lemon juice. until tomatoes soften and turn a nice rusty orange

Step 5

Now, add cooked spaghetti to the tomato mixture and stir to combine. When pasta heats through, toss in the basil leaves, Parmesigiano Reggiano, and pine nuts (if you choose).

Step 6

Transfer spaghetti to serving bowls and top with the baked chicken breasts. Enjoy!