Creole Garlic Chicken ala Cboothang Style
Creole Garlic Chicken ala Cboothang Style
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 3 chicken thighs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce and Pasta
- 1/4 yellow onion, diced
- 1 head garlic, diced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning, additional, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, additional, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, additional, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 8 ounces spaghetti noodles
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon creole seasoning, and 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning. Ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side down into the hot pan. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium. Add the diced 1/4 of an onion and the diced whole head of garlic. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the aromatics are fragrant and softened.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Bring the liquid to a simmer.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Stir in 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream, 1/2 teaspoon additional creole seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon additional Old Bay seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon additional garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Break the spaghetti noodles in half and add them directly into the simmering sauce. Stir to ensure the noodles are fully submerged in the liquid. If needed, add a splash more chicken broth or water to cover the noodles.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the spaghetti noodles are al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The noodles will absorb the sauce as they cook.
⏱️ 10 min
- 8
Remove the lid. Stir in 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley. Continue stirring until the cheese is melted and well combined with the sauce and noodles. If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of hot water or chicken broth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Serve the Creole Garlic Chicken Spaghetti immediately, topping each serving with a cooked chicken thigh. Garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired.
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Creole Garlic Chicken ala Cboothang Style
For the Chicken
- 3 chicken thighs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce and Pasta
- 1/4 yellow onion, diced
- 1 head garlic, diced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning, additional, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, additional, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, additional, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 8 ounces spaghetti noodles
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon creole seasoning, and 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning. Ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side down into the hot pan. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium. Add the diced 1/4 of an onion and the diced whole head of garlic. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the aromatics are fragrant and softened.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Bring the liquid to a simmer.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Stir in 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream, 1/2 teaspoon additional creole seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon additional Old Bay seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon additional garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Break the spaghetti noodles in half and add them directly into the simmering sauce. Stir to ensure the noodles are fully submerged in the liquid. If needed, add a splash more chicken broth or water to cover the noodles.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the spaghetti noodles are al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The noodles will absorb the sauce as they cook.
⏱️ 10 min - 8
Remove the lid. Stir in 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley. Continue stirring until the cheese is melted and well combined with the sauce and noodles. If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of hot water or chicken broth.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Serve the Creole Garlic Chicken Spaghetti immediately, topping each serving with a cooked chicken thigh. Garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired.