GREEK-STYLE CHICKEN

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     pastas, main course

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces whole onion or 11 ounces chopped (ready cut) onions (21/3 cups)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 clove garlic
8 ounces skinless boneless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 ounces penne or other tubular pasta
2 cups crushed canned no-salt- added tomatoes
3 tablespoons (1/2 6-ounce can) tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil for pasta in covered pot.
  • Chop whole onion.
  • Heat oil in nonstick skillet and saute onion over medium-high heat.
  • With food processor running, put garlic through feed tube, and mince; add to onions.
  • Wash, dry and cut chicken breasts into julienne strips. Sprinkle with cinnamon and pepper on both sides; add to onions, and cook until chicken is browned on both sides.
  • Cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions.
  • When chicken is browned, add tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaf and sugar; reduce heat, and simmer chicken until flavors have a chance to blend.
  • When pasta is ready, drain. Remove bay leaf from pasta sauce and spoon sauce over pasta.

Aslam Matubbar
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This chicken is a bit bland for my taste. I would add more seasoning next time.


Safa Nawabi
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I'm not a big fan of Greek food, but this chicken was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Muhammad Gulbaz
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This chicken is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I often make it with rotisserie chicken.


Faiz Rasool
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can throw everything in the slow cooker and walk away.


Jsun lee
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This chicken is a crowd-pleaser. I've served it at parties and potlucks and it's always a hit.


Carolyn Gentry
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I've made this chicken several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket.


MdResat ali
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This chicken is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Pronab Singha
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I'm not usually a fan of Greek food, but this chicken was amazing! I'll definitely be making it again.


Rozz Griffin
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This is a great recipe! The chicken was so tender and juicy.


Md Sumon Hasan
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I made this chicken for dinner last night and it was a huge hit! My husband and kids loved it.


Sofia Rusaqoli
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This chicken is delicious! I'm definitely making it again.


Rebekha Zelalem
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a new family favorite.


Zthobile Ngcongo
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This is the best chicken recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the results are always perfect.


FaZe SPIDER 670
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This chicken is amazing! I made it for a party and everyone raved about it. It's so flavorful and juicy.


Mitch Bateman
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always turns out perfectly. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables, but it's also great on its own.


Niyari Teasley
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and tender, and the flavors were incredible. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Hani Shonu
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfect. It was juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a delicious meal.


The weed guy 420
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This is my new favorite chicken recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love that I can throw everything in the slow cooker and walk away.


Bruce Pauloosie
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I made this chicken for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was tender and moist, and the flavors were amazing.


Rosetta Bullard
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This Greek-style chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the marinade was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.