Neapolitan Aglio E Olio Chicken & Pasta
with Garlicolio, Tomato & Parsley
- Wheat
- Milk
Spaghetti aglio e olio translates to “spaghetti with garlic and oil”—and that just about sums it up! This traditional dish from Naples turns a few classic ingredients into something spectacular. Fresh tomato, parsley, and chili flakes shine in a simple garlic-olive oil sauce that clings to pasta. Herbed chicken is served over the top for a meal that proves less really is more!
Ingredients
5 teaspoon
Garlic Oil
½ tablespoon
Italian Seasoning
1 unit
Tomato
1 teaspoon
Chili Flakes
10 ounce
Chicken Cutlets
¼ ounce
Parsley
6 ounce
Spaghetti
(Contains: Wheat)
Not included in your delivery
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
3 teaspoon (tsp)
Olive Oil
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. • Finely dice tomato. Pick parsley leaves from stems; roughly chop leaves.
• Pat chicken* dry with paper towels; season all over with half the Italian Seasoning (all for 4 servings), salt (we used 1⁄4 tsp; 1⁄2 tsp for 4), and pepper. • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 3-5 minutes per side. TIP: If chicken starts to brown too quickly, reduce heat to medium and cover pan after flipping. • Turn off heat; transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm. Wipe out pan and let cool slightly.
• Once water is boiling, add Colavita spaghetti to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. • Reserve 1⁄2 cup pasta cooking water (1 cup for 4 servings), then drain.
• Meanwhile, heat Colavita garlicolio in
pan used for chicken over medium- low heat. Add tomato and chili flakes
(we used 1⁄2 tsp; add a pinch more if you like things spicy); cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant, 2-3 minutes. • Stir in 1⁄4 cup reserved pasta cooking water (1⁄2 cup for 4 servings). Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat. TIP: If pasta is still cooking, carefully add water directly from pot.
• Add drained Colavita spaghetti, 1 TBSP butter, and a drizzle of olive oil to pan with sauce (2 TBSP butter and a large drizzle of olive oil for 4 servings); toss until evenly coated. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
• Thinly slice chicken crosswise. • Divide pasta between bowls and garnish with parsley. Top with chicken and a large drizzle of olive oil. Serve.
Chicken is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the garlic oil, but some found the dish bland; consider adding extra herbs or Parmesan for more depth 🧀.
- Ease of prep: Simple and quick to make, though a few struggled with uneven chicken sizes affecting cooking times.
- Suggestions: Add fresh garlic, lemon juice, or Parmesan to boost flavor. Consider including more ripe tomatoes for a heartier sauce.
- Spice level: Some found it perfectly spicy, while others suggest using fewer chili flakes for a milder heat 🌶️.
- Texture: A few felt the pasta was dry; try reserving extra pasta water to create a silkier sauce.
Reviews from our home cooks
I'm a vegetarian but my husband isn't so I sometimes order these pasta dishes and we keep chicken separate and he adds it to his dish. I added a concentrated vegetable stock packet and 1/4 cup pasta water and also 2 cloves of garlic which I added with the onions and Parmesan. Sauce needed something.
The included Colavita Garlicolio was amazing! It really took the flavor of this dish to the stratosphere. Please include this as an ingredient in more recipes!
Great garlic flavor! Love the garlicolio! But the tomatoes lately have been sub-par, especially for this time of year.
Easy and so full or flavor. One of my favorite pasta dish recipes so far
Nice, but needs at least one more tomato and more of the garlic oil, I had to add more garlic cause it came out so bland. But I'd reorder.
This was great! The chicken cutlets were great and the garlic oil in the spaghetti was just so good.
The chicken was delicious but the sauce was on the thin side and maybe needed more "Italian type" seasonings. We still liked the dish- definitely quelled the hunger:)
Really enjoyed this. The garlic oil was delicious. We added Parmesan on top and that made it even better
Nothing, it was one of the best pastas I have ever tasted!!
SO good! One of the best pastas I have ever tried.
