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Comforting Chicken Spaghetti

This hearty Chicken Spaghetti combines tender chicken pieces with fresh vegetables in a rich, zesty sauce. The slow-simmered combination creates a deeply satisfying comfort meal perfect for cozy evenings at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Minced garlic
  • 1½ cups Onions chopped
  • 3 tablespoons Oregano
  • 2 cups Fresh mushrooms sliced
  • 4-5 Boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2-3 cups Thick and zesty pasta sauce
  • 1 cup Green pepper diced
  • Spaghetti noodles cooked according to package directions

Equipment

  • Slow cooker or large pot
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Prepare all vegetables: slice mushrooms, dice green pepper, and chop onions.
  2. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Combine chicken pieces, mushrooms, green pepper, onions, minced garlic, oregano, sugar, and pasta sauce in either a slow cooker or deep pot.
  4. If using a slow cooker, cook on low for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender and flavors have melded.
  5. If using stovetop method, simmer gently over low heat for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  6. Cook spaghetti according to package directions, timing it to finish when the sauce is ready.
  7. Drain pasta and either mix with the chicken sauce or serve with sauce spooned over individual portions.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving. This dish is wonderfully adaptable - feel free to substitute vegetables based on what you have available. Baby bella mushrooms work great instead of white mushrooms, and you can use any color bell pepper.
Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop. Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave with a splash of water if needed.