Ruiz'S Specialty Oven Chicken And Linguine Recipe

Name: Ruiz'S Specialty Oven Chicken And Linguine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter or margarine; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 Tbsp. dry basil; 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper; 1 small orange, quartered; 8 chicken thighs, rinsed and patted dry; 2 (10 oz. each) pkg. frozen chopped spinach; 8 oz. linguine or spaghetti; boiling salted water; 1 c. grated Parmesan cheese; salt to taste

Servings: persons

1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. dry basil
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 small orange, quartered
8 chicken thighs, rinsed and patted dry
2 (10 oz. each) pkg. frozen chopped spinach
8 oz. linguine or spaghetti
boiling salted water
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
salt to taste

1
Melt butter in 10 x 15-inch baking pan in a 400u00b0 oven, then remove pan from oven.
2
Stir onion, garlic, basil and pepper into butter.
3
Place chicken, skin side down, in butter mixture, then turn over.
4
Bake uncovered about 45 minutes or until chicken is done.
5
Place spinach in a 2 to 3 quart casserole dish.
6
Bake covered for 30 minutes.
7
After 15 minutes, break into chunks to speed thawing.
8
Pour thawed spinach into a colander and squeeze cut liquid.
9
In a pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente and drain.
10
When chicken is done, lift from pan.
11
Keep warm. Add spinach to pan and stir to scrape browned bits free, then add pasta and cheese.
12
Mix well.
13
Season with salt to taste.
14
Mound a portion of the pasta on each of 4 dinner plates.
15
Flank with 2 pieces of chicken and an orange wedge.
16
Before eating, squeeze orange over chicken and pasta.

860

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. butter or margarine, 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1 Tbsp. dry basil, and more.

Yes, Ruiz'S Specialty Oven Chicken And Linguine falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ruiz'S Specialty Oven Chicken And Linguine

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Variations & substitutions

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