Chicken with campanelle pasta and sauce
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. This hearty vegetable pie with meat is perfect as a main dish. Serve the finished dish at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Chop the onion, bell pepper, and cilantro. Dice the tomatoes. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, drain, and rinse under cold water.
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Step 2
2. Mix chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Season the chicken on both sides with the mixture. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
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Step 3
3. Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides, about 6 minutes per side. Place the pot in the oven and cook for 25 minutes.
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Step 4
4. While the chicken is cooking, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in another medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper; cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes. Stir in salsa, tomatoes, cream, and cilantro. Add cooled pasta to a large saucepan and pour the sauce over it; mix well.
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Step 5
5. Remove the cooked chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice it. Serve with the prepared pasta and sauce. Garnish with coriander sprigs, if desired.