PENNE PUTTANESCA WITH CHICKEN THIGHS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Penne Puttanesca With Chicken Thighs image

Make this only if you are a lover of capers, anchovies and Kalamata olives....if you love food with extreme flavor, then you will love this dish!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb penne pasta (uncooked, can use more)
3 lbs chicken thighs
seasoning salt (or use white salt)
pepper
1 (2 ounce) can anchovies, drained and chopped (RESERVE the oil, can use 2 cans!)
olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 cups pitted kalamata olives, halved
1/4 cup capers (or to taste)
2 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes (or to taste)
salt and pepper
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the penne in a large pot of salted boiling water until JUST firm-tender; drain, cover and set aside.
  • Season the chicken thighs with seasoning salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil from the anchovies with some olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
  • Add in the chicken thighs and brown/cook for about 15 minutes (7-8 minutes on each side) remove the chicken to a bowl.
  • Add in chopped anchovies, garlic, onion and red pepper flakes; saute for 3 minutes.
  • Return the chicken back to the skillet and add in crushed tomatoes, olives and capers; simmer over medium heat or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the sauce has thickened (about 1 hour) season with salt and pepper.
  • Add in the cooked pasta to the sauce; stir to coat the pasta.
  • Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 901.5, Fat 42.5, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 199.1, Sodium 1653.1, Carbohydrate 82, Fiber 13.9, Sugar 10.3, Protein 50.6

There are no comments yet!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #cuisine     #preparation     #occasion     #main-dish     #pasta     #poultry     #vegetables     #easy     #european     #beginner-cook     #dinner-party     #holiday-event     #italian     #chicken     #stove-top     #dietary     #meat     #chicken-thighs-legs     #pasta-rice-and-grains     #penne     #taste-mood     #savory     #equipment     #4-hours-or-less