Oven Baked Chicken Linguini (Print-Friendly Version)

Golden baked chicken and linguini meld with spinach, parmesan, and a splash of orange for a truly comforting meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main

01 - 1 kg bone-in chicken thighs, rinsed and patted dry
02 - 115 g salted butter (1 stick)
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
04 - 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
05 - 1.5 teaspoons dried basil
06 - 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
07 - 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
08 - 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste

→ Pasta & Greens

09 - 400 g linguini, cooked al dente
10 - 225 g frozen chopped spinach, thawed and all excess liquid squeezed out

→ Garnish

11 - 60 g freshly grated parmesan cheese
12 - 1 large orange, cut into wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 200°C. Place butter in a deep roasting dish (approximately 25x38 cm) and melt in the oven.
02 - Once butter is melted, remove pan from oven. Stir in garlic, onion, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
03 - Arrange chicken thighs skin-side down in the butter mixture, then turn them skin-side up. Rub seasoned butter mixture under and over the skin for even coating.
04 - Roast uncovered for 45 minutes or until chicken is golden and the internal temperature reaches 74°C, basting occasionally with pan juices for optimal flavor.
05 - About 10 minutes before chicken is done, cook linguini in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain thoroughly.
06 - Transfer cooked chicken to a foil-covered plate to keep warm. Add chopped spinach and cooked linguini to the roasting pan with pan drippings, scraping up any brown bits. Stir in parmesan, adjust seasoning as needed.
07 - Plate pasta mixture, add chicken, and garnish each serving with a wedge of orange for squeezing over before eating. Alternatively, serve family-style on a large platter topped with chicken and orange wedges.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Squeeze fresh orange over each serving just before eating for brightness and balance.
02 - Ensure all excess water is removed from thawed spinach to prevent a watery sauce.

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