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A steaming bowl of spaghetti with ground chicken tomato sauce topped with parmesan and parsley

Ground Chicken Spaghetti

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 485 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 12 ounces dry spaghetti
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Boil 4 quarts of water in a large pot with 1 tablespoon of salt, then cook spaghetti to al dente texture according to package specifications.
  • Heat olive oil in a 12-inch heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add ground chicken to the skillet and cook until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit, breaking the meat into 0.5-inch crumbles.
  • Incorporate the diced onion into the skillet and sauté for 4 minutes until translucent.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for exactly 60 seconds until aromatic compounds are released.
  • Pour marinara sauce into the skillet and season with oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  • Lower heat to medium-low and simmer the sauce for 10 minutes to allow moisture reduction and flavor concentration.
  • Drain the pasta and integrate it directly into the skillet, tossing with tongs until the sauce achieves uniform emulsification on the noodles.
  • Portion into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.