Description
A bold and comforting chicken arrabbiata stew made with tender chicken thighs simmered in a spicy tomato garlic sauce, topped with fluffy parmesan dumplings that steam to perfection right in the pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 900 grams boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 800 grams crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 to 2 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Place a large heavy pot over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, grated parmesan, and a pinch of salt. Add melted butter and milk, mixing gently until just combined. Set aside.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In the pot, sauté onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and red chili flakes, cooking briefly until fragrant.
- Assemble the Dish: Add chicken pieces and cook for 5 minutes until lightly browned. Stir in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook to Perfection: Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce slightly thickened. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough evenly over the stew. Cover and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Finishing Touches: Check that dumplings are puffed and cooked through. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve and Enjoy: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the red chili flakes to control the spice level.
- Keep the lid closed while the dumplings cook to ensure they steam properly.
- For deeper tomato flavor, stir in a tablespoon of tomato paste while simmering.
- The stew base can be made ahead and dumplings added fresh when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg