Chicken in red sauce with macaroni (kotopoulo kokkinisto me makaronia)
Chicken in red sauce with macaroni (kotopoulo kokkinisto me makaronia) is ready in 55 minutes (15 hands-on) and has 830 kcal and 50 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $1.61. Prices from Walmart, 2026.
- Total time
- 55 min
- Hands-on
- 15 min
- Calories
- 830 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $1.61
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Chicken drumsticks, bone-in500 g
- Macaroni180 g
- Crushed tomatoes (can)400 g
- Onion120 g
- Garlic6 g
- Olive oil24 g
- Ground cinnamon1 g
- Bay leaves1 g
- Parmesan (optional)20 g
Method
Season the drumsticks with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a wide pot over medium-high heat and brown the drumsticks for 6 minutes, turning. Remove and set aside.
Cook the chopped onion and garlic in the same pot for 3 minutes, then add the canned tomatoes, cinnamon, bay leaf and 300 ml of water.
Return the drumsticks, cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, until the chicken is tender and the sauce has reduced.
Add the macaroni and 150 ml more water, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring often, until the pasta is tender and the sauce is thick. Remove the bay leaf.
Serve in deep plates with grated hard cheese if you like.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 830 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 50 g |
| Carbohydrates | 89 g |
| Sugars | 14 g |
| Fat | 31 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
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