Pasta Puttanesca With Chicken Recipe

Name: Pasta Puttanesca With Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 12-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, depending upon preference; 12-1 cup oil-cured black olive, pitted and chopped, depending upon olive strength; 6 anchovy fillets, soaked in milk a few minutes, rinsed, and drained; 1 teaspoon fresh oregano or ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 1 12 lbs fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped or 2 (14 ounce) cans tomatoes, undrained; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced; 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and coarsely chopped; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded; 1 lb pasta, preferably hearty like campanelle and penne, cooked as directed for al dente

Servings: persons

¼ cup olive oil
3 large garlic cloves, minced
12-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, depending upon preference
12-1 cup oil-cured black olive, pitted and chopped, depending upon olive strength
6 anchovy fillets, soaked in milk a few minutes, rinsed, and drained
1 teaspoon fresh oregano or ½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 12 lbs fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped or 2 (14 ounce) cans tomatoes, undrained
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and coarsely chopped
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded
1 lb pasta, preferably hearty like campanelle and penne, cooked as directed for al dente

1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or medium sauce pan.
2
Medium to medium high heat.
3
Add garlic and dried chili pepper.
4
Saute for about 1 minute.
5
Add olives, anchovies, and oregano to the pan.
6
Stir for a minute.
7
Note - now is a good time to start cooking your pasta.
8
Add tomatoes.
9
Simmer uncovered until tomatoes break down and sauce forms.
10
Stirring occasionally.
11
Continue until sauce thickens to your liking (5-10 minutes).
12
Add shredded chicken and stir until simmer returns.
13
Remove from heat and stir in the parsley and capers.
14
Serve mixed with or spooned over cooked pasta.

3701

kcal

Calories

326

Fat

137

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup olive oil, 3 large garlic cloves, minced, 12-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, depending upon preference, 12-1 cup oil-cured black olive, pitted and chopped, depending upon olive strength, and more.

Yes, Pasta Puttanesca With Chicken falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pasta Puttanesca With Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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