Nigerian Jollof Spaghetti
Spiced tomato-based spaghetti with tender chicken, a signature Nigerian one-pan comfort dish. Ready in under 30 minutes with bold, savory flavor.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 542
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp each salt, pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne
Instructions
- 1
Boil salted water in a large pot. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, ~9 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- 2
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 3
Sear chicken 5 minutes per side without moving. Transfer to a plate.
- 4
Add diced onion to the same skillet. Cook 3 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Add garlic, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 6
Pour in crushed tomatoes and 1 cup reserved pasta water. Stir to combine.
- 7
Slice the cooked chicken into bite-size pieces. Return to the skillet.
- 8
Simmer sauce with chicken for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced and glossy.
- 9
Add cooked spaghetti to the sauce. Toss gently until evenly coated, 2 minutes.
- 10
Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- colander
- large skillet (12-inch)
- tongs
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups
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