Penne Puttanesca With Chicken Thighs Recipe

Name: Penne Puttanesca With Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Cook the penne in a large pot of salted boiling water until JUST firm-tender; drain, cover and set aside.
2
Season the chicken thighs with seasoning salt and pepper.
3
Heat oil from the anchovies with some olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
4
Add in the chicken thighs and brown/cook for about 15 minutes (7-8 minutes on each side) remove the chicken to a bowl.
5
Add in chopped anchovies, garlic, onion and red pepper flakes; saute for 3 minutes.
6
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.
7
Add in the cooked pasta to the sauce; stir to coat the pasta.
8
Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

1050

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Protein

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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: 1 lb penne pasta (uncooked, can use more), 3 lbs chicken thighs, seasoning salt (or use white salt), pepper, and more.

Yes, Penne Puttanesca With Chicken Thighs 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.

Penne Puttanesca With Chicken Thighs

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