Penne Puttanesca With Chicken Thighs

Name: Penne Puttanesca With Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
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

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"Make this only if you are a lover of capers, anchovies and Kalamata olives....if you love food with extreme flavor, then you will love this dish!"

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Ready In:: 1hr 20mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 6

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

directions

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

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Reviews

I really enjoy this recipe, and my family does too! I did add a few more spices (basil and oregano, and extra garlic), to suit my family's taste. I also served over Angel Hair pasta instead. This recipe is so flavorful. Even those that don't necessarily like the idea of Anchovies, have enjoyed this dish at my home.

Christina P
This dish is so delicious! I used boneless/skinless chicken thighs so they only took a few minutes to cook, nowhere near the hour it calls for which I assume is for regular chicken thighs. DH is not picky but he does not get excited about food and he could not stop raving about this dish so I know for sure that this is a winner! I will be making this very often, thank you for the awesome recipe!

KLBoyle
This was delicious. A perfect combination of flavors. The chicken thighs were a nice addition to an already tastey meal. Served with garlic bread and red wine.

KelBel