A thick, creamy pasta sauce coats spaghetti in this easy dinner winner.

If you want to make this dish vegetarian-friendly, replace the chicken with white beans or chickpeas.

Cook spaghetti according to package directions.

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Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.

Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes.

the ingredients to make the High-Protein Spaghetti with Chicken & Broccoli

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Add balsamic vinegar; cook, stirring constantly, until nearly evaporated, about 15 seconds.

Stir in chicken, the drained spaghetti and the marinara mixture.

Cook, stirring often, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

a step in making the High-Protein Spaghetti with Chicken & Broccoli

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Garnish with basil leaves, if desired.

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a step in making the High-Protein Spaghetti with Chicken & Broccoli

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

a step in making the High-Protein Spaghetti with Chicken & Broccoli

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley