One-Pan Chicken Pasta Dinner
Recipe Overview
Overview
This One-Pan Chicken Pasta Dinner is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that come together effortlessly. The star of the dish, juicy chicken thighs, are seared to perfection before being nestled among vibrant vegetables and fideua, a thin pasta that soaks up all the delicious juices. The addition of garlic and onion creates a fragrant base, while the colorful bell pepper and carrots add both sweetness and crunch.
What makes this recipe truly special is its simplicity. Everything cooks in one pan, making cleanup a breeze. The chicken is roasted to achieve a crispy exterior while remaining tender inside, and the fideua absorbs the rich flavors from the chicken broth and vegetables, creating a comforting dish that feels both hearty and satisfying.
This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. It’s a family-friendly meal that can easily be customized with your favorite vegetables or herbs. Plus, it’s a great way to introduce fideua to your dinner table, offering a delightful twist on traditional pasta dishes. Enjoy this comforting meal that brings health and happiness to your family dinner!
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Gather olive oil, butter, chicken thighs, salt, onion, garlic, carrots, bell pepper, tomato sauce, fideua, chicken broth, and green peas.
Melt 30 g of butter in a pan.
Season 3 chicken thighs with salt.
Turn chicken thighs over and cover with a lid.
Chop 1 onion.
Fry the chopped onion in the oil where the chicken was fried.
Chop 2 cloves of garlic.
Add the chopped garlic to the onions.
Chop 4 small carrots.
Chop 1 bell pepper.
Add 50 ml of tomato sauce to the pan.
Add 200 g of fideua to the pan.
Fry the fideua together with the vegetables for 2-3 minutes.
Add 400 ml of chicken broth to the pan.
Tip: If using unsalted broth, add salt to taste.
Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes.
Add 30 grams of green peas.
Place the already roasted chicken thighs on top.
Bake in a preheated oven at 180ºC for 10 minutes.
Chop 1 bunch of parsley or cilantro.
Serve the dish and enjoy.
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Fideua is a type of pasta traditionally used in Spanish cuisine, similar to vermicelli.
- •Baking chicken thighs helps retain moisture, resulting in juicy meat.
- •Using chicken broth adds depth of flavor to the dish.
- •Roasting vegetables alongside the chicken enhances their sweetness and flavor.
