Sicilian Chicken Spaghetti

Step 1

Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water per packet directions, MINUS 1 minute. Drain. (Do this while sauce is simmering)

Step 2

Cook chicken: Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over high heat. Sear chicken 1 1/2 minutes on each side until golden, then remove from skillet. Shred while sauce is simmering.

Step 3

Add remaining 1 tbsp oil. Add garlic and sauté for 15 seconds.

Step 4

Add wine and let it simmer rapidly for 1 minute, stirring to dissolve brown bits on bottom of skillet into the wine, until mostly evaporated.

Step 5

Add tomato, water, olives, artichoke, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Stir, simmer on medium for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Stir shredded chicken into sauce.

Step 7

Add pasta into sauce, still on the stove. Toss well for 1 minute or until sauce reduces more and is clinging to pasta strands, rather than pooled in the skillet.

Step 8

Just before serving, toss through fresh basil.

Step 9

Serve immediately with parmesan!