Roasted Garlic Spaghetti with Seared Chicken

1h
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season chicken breast with garlic powder, salt, paprika, and oregano.
  2. 2Let the seasoned chicken sit while you roast the garlic in the oven.
  3. 3Sear the chicken for three to four minutes on each side until cooked through.
  4. 4Set the seared chicken to the side.
  5. 5Add olive oil and butter to the same pan.
  6. 6Sauté a minced shallot until slightly golden.
  7. 7Add the roasted garlic from the oven and some tomato paste to the pan.
  8. 8Cook for a few minutes until it gets deeper in color.
  9. 9Deglaze with half a cup of dry white wine and stir.
  10. 10Cook the spaghetti.
  11. 11Finish the sauce with some cream and some parmesan.
  12. 12Stir the sauce until it's nice and silky.
  13. 13Add al dente spaghetti to the sauce along with some of the starchy pasta water.
  14. 14Let it come together and finish with chives.
  15. 15Serve the sliced chicken on top.

Ingredients

  • 1 head garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 lb spaghetti
  • 1 cup parmesan, finely grated
  • fresh chives or Italian parsley
  • extra parmesan

Equipment

ovenpan

Tips

  • Roasted garlic makes everything better.
  • The sauce is silky and creamy.
  • It's easy enough for a weeknight dinner or a dinner party.