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Chicken in tomato sauce served over pasta, garnished with fresh parsley.

Chicken in Tomato Sauce with Pasta

Tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich tomato sauce with aromatic vegetables, served over perfectly cooked pasta. A comforting dish full of flavor and tradition.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Croatian, European
Servings 4 servings
Calories 675 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1.75 lb (800 g) chicken thighs (about four peace)
  • ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour (for lightly coating the chicken)
  • 1 cup (230 g) onion finely chopped
  • ¾ cup (100 g) celery finely chopped
  • 1 cup (200 g) carrot diced
  • 1 tbsp (15 g) garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 cups (500 ml) chicken broth
  • 2 cups (500 g) tomato sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 lb (454 g) Pasta e.g., Vesuvio, Fusilli, Rotini

Instructions
 

  • Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, season with salt and pepper, and lightly coat them in flour.
  • Sear chicken thighs in a pot until golden brown on both sides, then set aside.
  • Cook onion, celery, and carrot in the same pot until softened and lightly caramelized.
  • Stir in garlic and smoked paprika, cooking briefly until aromatic.
  • Pour in chicken broth, stir well, and return the chicken to the pot.
  • Add tomato sauce and bay leaf. Simmer on low heat for 45–60 minutes until the chicken is tender.
  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Serve pasta topped with sauce and chicken. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Let the sauce rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Calories: 675kcal
Keyword Chicken in tomato sauce, Chicken pasta, chicken stew with pasta, Easy dinner, Family Dinner, traditional chicken recipe
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