Spicy Chicken Spaghetti and Homemade Garlic Bread

My partner is a pasta addict so when I looked in my fridge and saw nothing but some garlic, some pasta sauce, and a loaf of unbaked bread dough in the freezer I knew what had to be done. This is an extremely easy and very filling meal for up to three hungry college students.

The Bread:

1 loaf pre-made frozen bread dough (can be bought in the freezer section)

olive oil

1/2 Tbsp. minced garlic

1/2 Tbsp. dried basil

The Pasta:

4 chicken legs (skin removedwith meat cut into 1 inch chunks)

1 jar marinara

2 handfuls of spaghetti noodles

2 cups frozen diced spinach

2 Tbsp. dried basil

2 Tsp. cayenne pepper

1 Tbsp. chili powder

to taste:

diced garlic

salt

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The Bread:

• coat pre-risen and thawed dough lightly in olive oil
• spread and press in garlic onto the surface
• mold dough into a 8 inch pie pan
• sprinkle with basil
• bake until golden brown on the top
• remove from oven and  set aside to cool
  

The Pasta:

• preheat over to 400 degrees
• on stove top boil water with a dash of salt
• add noodles to boiling water and cook till al dente
• in 13 inch baking pan add chicken, sauce, spinach, cayenne, chili powder, garlic, and salt
• place in oven while noodles cook
  
• Once noodles are al dente add to the sauce
• Stir until well combined and return to oven to finish cooking noodles (about 15-20 minutes)
• Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving