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Chef John's Chicken Spaghetti

By Chef John • Chicken Pasta • Cuisine?
4.47 Prep: 20m Cook: 125m
Ingredients:
  • 1 (4.5 pound) whole chicken, giblets removed
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 anchovy fillets
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced basil leaves
  • ½ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 1 tablespoon cold butter
  • 1 tablespoon grated Pecorino Romano cheese
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025