Kotopoulo Kokkinisto with Pasta
A savory, cinnamon-kissed chicken and tomato stew, served generously over a bed of warm pasta.
Ingredients
Quantities are for one portion.
- 100 gtubular pasta
- 15 mlolive oil
- 1 pinchground cinnamon
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1onion, finely diced
- 150 gcanned diced tomatoes
- 150 gchicken thighs, bone-in
- 1 pinchground cloves
- 2garlic cloves, minced
Method
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a pot and sear the chicken until browned on all sides. Remove the chicken.
- In the same pot, sauté the diced onion until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic, cinnamon, and cloves.
- Return the chicken to the pot. Pour in the diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
- Cover tightly and cook over low heat until the chicken is tender and the sauce is rich and thick.
- Meanwhile, boil the pasta in salted water until tender, then drain well.
- Spoon the hearty chicken and tomato stew generously over the hot pasta.