Chicken Arbarita
(4 servings)
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
8 chicken thighs, boned, skinned, cubed or 4 chicken breasts
2 garlic cloves finely chopped
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 30z can chopped tomatoes
1 cup chicken stock
12 oz macaroni, rigatoni, or elbow pasta
Salt and pepper to taste
Top dish with choice of basil, arugula, grated or shaved Parmesan cheese
Preparation:
1. Heat oil in a large pan and add onion. Cook until onion softeneds (5 minutes)
2. Add chicken cubes and cook until lightly brown
3. Add garlic, paprika, pepper flakes, and cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, stock, and salt, and pepper to taste. Bring to simmer and cover and cook 25 minutes
4. Meanwhile, fill a second pan with water and bring to a boil. Stir in pasta and cook 10-12 minutes and then drain
5. When pasta is done, stir into sauce and top with arugula, basil, or cheese