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Penne Puttanesca with Chicken

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 Servings

Ingredients

12

ounces penne rigate pasta

1

1/4 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1

2-ounce can anchovies, drained, oil reserved, chopped

6

garlic cloves, chopped

1

28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with added puree

1

cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved

1

cup drained capers

1

/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

1

/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat reserved oil from anchovies in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and chopped anchovies; sauté until chicken is no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add tomatoes, olives, capers, and dried crushed red pepper. Simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add parsley and drained pasta; stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper.