Cook spaghetti according to packet directions until al dente. Preheat oven to 180C / gas mark 4.
Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook for a further 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes, until browned. Use a wooden spoon to break up any lumps.
Add dried herbs, tomato passata and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine and simmer for 10-15 minutes until sauce has thickened a little.
Add spaghetti to sauce and toss to combine together well.
Pour spaghetti and sauce into a baking dish and sprinkle over the mozzarella. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese has melted and is golden and bubbling.
Divide between six bowls and sprinkle with fresh basil leaves to serve.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for 2-3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Recipe Notes
This recipe contains 369 calories per serve.
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Baked Chicken Spaghetti
Just when you thought pasta couldn’t get any simpler.
Cook spaghetti according to packet directions until al dente. Preheat oven to 180C / gas mark 4.
Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook for a further 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes, until browned. Use a wooden spoon to break up any lumps.
Add dried herbs, tomato passata and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine and simmer for 10-15 minutes until sauce has thickened a little.
Add spaghetti to sauce and toss to combine together well.
Pour spaghetti and sauce into a baking dish and sprinkle over the mozzarella. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese has melted and is golden and bubbling.
Divide between six bowls and sprinkle with fresh basil leaves to serve.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for 2-3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.