Chicken Spaghetti is the perfect go to dinner idea when you have no idea what’s for dinner! It comes together quickly and with just a handful of ingredients.
Yes, you can add raw chicken breast to pasta sauce to cook it through.
Can I use fresh tomatoes instead of canned?
Absolutely. Dice up your tomatoes and use about 2 cups worth. I would also use a small can of tomato sauce that the recipe calls for or blend up some fresh tomatoes to replace the can of sauce.
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
With a few simple ingredients you probably have on hand, can create a meal that is quick, easy and delicious.
This Chicken Spaghetti with Red Sauce will quickly become a regular part of your meal plan and the whole family is going to love it.
- Pasta. Use any shape or size of pasta you have on hand.
- Chicken. I used skinless boneless breasts but you could also use thigh meat.
- Tomatoes. Petite Diced tomatoes and tomato sauce but if you only have whole tomatoes, just smash those up. You could also used crushed tomatoes. Flavor will be the same, just the texture will vary. Use a good quality tomato such as San Marzano.
- Garlic. Fresh minced garlic
- Onion. White or yellow onion will work
- Seasoning. Salt, garlic salt, red pepper flakes and oregano. Could also use some Italian seasoning. I use fresh basil when I have it for great flavor but if you don’t have it, substitute in some dried basil.
- Sugar. Just to sweeten the tomatoes a bit, if needed.
- Olive Oil.
- Red Wine Vinegar. You can also use white vinegar or balsamic vinegar.
- Parmesan Cheese. For garnishing on top.
How to Cook Instant Pot Chicken Breast in Pasta Sauce
FAQ
Can you put raw chicken in sauce to cook?
Can you put raw meat in pasta sauce?
Is it safe to cook raw chicken with pasta?
Do you cook chicken before adding sauce?
What is the best way to cook chicken and pasta sauce?
Add garlic and sun dried tomatoes, cook 1 minute. Add chicken broth, pasta water until simmering, add Heavy cream. Cook 2 minutes on medium heat add drained pasta. Turn down heat until medium low for pasta to absorb some of the sauce. Cook 2-3 minutes. It should be very saucy. (slice chicken at an angle or on the bias while sauce is cooking.)
Can one eat pasta?
Pasta can be part of a diet, but in moderate amounts (100g of dried pasta daily), and it is better when it is made from whole grains rather than refined. Also, you must also have it combined with vegetables. Avoid taken it with fatty foods such as cream and cheese.
Can you cook raw chicken in sauce?
It is possible to cook raw chicken in sauce as it does not need any extra ingredients like salt, pepper, spices, herbs, seasonings, etc. However, if you want to add additional flavors to the cooked chicken, you can always add salt, pepper, spices, and other seasonings to improve the flavor of the cooked chicken.
Can you put raw chicken in tomato sauce?
You can put raw chicken in tomato sauce as long as the chicken is fully cooking with the sauce. If the chicken was still raw (for example a marinade that was removed while the chicken was still raw) then I would discard the sauce. This recipe might look fancy, but it is one of the easiest recipes to put together: