SPEEDY SPAGHETTI WITH CHICKEN AND FRESH TOMATO

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Instead of a long-simmering tomato sauce, this quick spaghetti dish is tossed with a savory mixture of chopped chicken and fresh tomato and topped with crumbled goat cheese and fresh basil.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 oz. uncooked spaghetti
2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1 sm. onion, finely chopped
6 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
12 oz. cooked boneless chicken, cut into pieces (3 cups)
1/2 tsp. salt
freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbs. chopped fresh basil
1 4 or 5-oz. log fresh goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add spaghetti and cook according to package directions, stirring often, until al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups cooking liquid from pasta. Drain spaghetti in a colander and reserve. Heat oil over medium heat in same pot. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Return pasta to pot along with tomato, chicken and pasta liquid. Toss well and season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer pasta to plates. Sprinkle with basil, dot with crumbled goat cheese and serve immediately.

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