Chicken Kapama Recipe

Name: Chicken Kapama
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs chicken, cut into serving pieces; salt and pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 6 tablespoons butter (divided); 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 teaspoon sugar; 3/4 cup water; 3 cinnamon sticks; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup onion, minced; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1 lb macaroni; 1 cup kefalotiri, grated (fresh Parmesan may be used if Kefalotiri is not available)

Servings: persons

3 -4 lbs chicken, cut into serving pieces
salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons butter (divided)
2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 cup water
3 cinnamon sticks
1 bay leaf
1 cup onion, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 lb macaroni
1 cup kefalotiri, grated (fresh Parmesan may be used if Kefalotiri is not available)

1
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and cinnamon.
2
In a Dutch oven, melt 2 Tablespoons butter and brown chicken until golden on all sides.
3
In a bowl combine tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, and water and pour mixture over chicken.
4
Add cinnamon sticks and bay leaf.
5
In a medium-sized frying pan, melt 2 Tablespoons butter and saute onions, and garlic until onions are wilted.
6
Add to chicken.
7
Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender, 50-60 minutes.
8
In the last 20 minutes, cook macaroni according to package directions.
9
Drain and empty into serving dish.
10
Brown remaining butter and pour over macaroni.
11
Place macaroni on a large serving platter.
12
Place chicken and sauce over macaroni and sprinkle with grated cheese.

521

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 lbs chicken, cut into serving pieces, salt and pepper, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 6 tablespoons butter (divided), and more.

Yes, Chicken Kapama falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Kapama

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