Chicken Fra Diavolo
Servings
2Serving size
4 ounces chicken and 2 ounces pasta with sauceThis recipe can easily be multiplied and makes good leftovers. Reheat gently.
Ingredients
| 2 tsp. Olive oil |
| 2 clove Garlic, raw (minced) |
| 1 small White onions (diced) |
| 1 15-ounce can No salt added diced tomatoes |
| 1 cup No salt added vegetable stock |
| 1/4 cup White wine |
| 1/2 tsp., leaves Dried oregano |
| 1/4 tsp. Dried marjoram |
| 1/8 tsp. Cayenne pepper |
| 1/8 tsp. Salt |
| 1/8 tsp., ground Black pepper |
| 3 Tbsp. Fresh parsley (chopped) |
| 3 Tbsp Fresh basil (chiffonade) |
| 4 quart Water |
| 4 ounce Whole wheat Angel Hair (or gluten-free angel hair pasta) |
| 6 ounces Boneless, skinless chicken breast (sliced into 1/2 inch strips) |
| 2 ounce Parmesan cheese (grated) |
Instructions
Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are softened. Do not let the onions or garlic brown.
Add the tomatoes, water, wine, oregano, marjoram cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper.
Cook over low-medium heat for about 30 minutes until the tomatoes are soft.
Add the parsley and basil and stir. Reduce the heat to low.
Heat the water in a large stock pot over high heat. When the water comes to a boil add the pasta.
While the pasta is cooking add the chicken strips to the pan with the sauce.
Cook for about 4 minutes on one side and stir gently.
Using tongs, remove the angel hair allowing it to drain slightly and then add to the tomato sauce and chicken.
Toss well and divide between 4 plates.
Top with the grated parmesan and serve.
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Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.
Recipe Notes
On the one hand a Fra Diavolo recipe is just a tomato sauce with heat. Fra Diavolo means “of the Devil” in Italian and bringing that heat to the sauce means it takes on a completely new character. The key is balancing the sweetness of the onions and tomatoes with the freshness of the herb flavors and the heat of cayenne pepper.
Everyone is different and you may want more or less heat. The 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper is a good starting place, and you can dial that up or down depending on your own love of spicy food. The parmesan cheese and chicken help to mellow out the flavors of the sauce.
This recipe is so simple and so elegant even though it has a lot of ingredients. It’s one that you can easily serve at a dinner party with a Caesar Salad and still have a lot of time for your guests (just make sure that they like spicy food). They won’t even know that it’s good for them.