Here’s a great update on an old favorite.  Spaghetti is always a fast and easy dinner option.  But here’s a twist on this classic dinner that’s just as simple to make,  yet  tastes anything but ordinary.   The secret is in cooking the chicken in a store-bought spaghetti sauce.   When you add in  all the flavor of the chicken broth and juices along with a little apple juice and a few extra spices – no one will ever suspect you started with a store-bought sauce!  Simply Delicious.

Cook Once Eat Twice:   This sauce freezes well.  We seldom make a single batch.  Double the recipe and freeze family-sized portions in ziplock bags.  You’ll be so happy you did on those busy nights when there just isn’t time to cook!

Chicken Spaghetti

Ingredients:
1 1/2 – 2 pounds of chicken breast
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup apple juice
mushrooms (optional)
1 (24 oz) bottle spaghetti sauce ( I use Prego – use your favorite)

Directions:

Saute onion in olive oil until tender, add mushrooms and seasonings.

Stir in spaghetti sauce and apple juice.  Add chicken (raw), and simmer about 2 hours or until chicken falls apart and shreds.

Serve over fresh pasta.  Mmmmm… you’ll love this yummy spaghetti update!