Chicken kapama is a classic dish that combines the flavors of chicken breasts, macaroni, and a creamy sauce. It is a popular comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. There are many different recipes for chicken kapama, but they all typically include some basic ingredients, such as cooked chicken, macaroni, milk, butter, and cheese. Some recipes also call for vegetables, such as onions, celery, and carrots. Chicken kapama can be baked or cooked on the stovetop, and it is often served with a side of rice or potatoes.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
EASY CHICKEN KAPAMA
The traditional version of this Greek-inspired dish calls for a whole chicken to be broken down into parts, then braised in a fragrant, cinnamon-laced tomato sauce. This weeknight version instead calls for boneless, skinless chicken thighs, which are are much less work and less time-consuming to prepare. Like most braised dishes, this one tastes even better once the flavors have had a chance to mingle, so it's an ideal make-ahead meal. Serve it over buttered egg noodles or orzo with a showering of grated Parmesan or Greek kefalotyri cheese.
Provided by Colu Henry
Categories dinner, weekday, poultry, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Season chicken well on both sides with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the ground cinnamon. In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, cook the chicken until it begins to lightly brown in spots, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Set aside. (If it's not cooked through at this point, that's O.K.)
- Add the onion and the garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion begins to soften and the garlic is fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt.
- Stir in the tomato paste, tomatoes, 1/4 cup water and the cinnamon stick(s). Add the chicken and any residual juices, stir to coat with the sauce and bring to a simmer. Turn heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors meld, stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes. Add a few tablespoons water if needed to thin out the sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
- Serve the chicken over buttered egg noodles or orzo, if using, spooning the tomato sauce on top. Top with the herbs and grated cheese, if using.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 414, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 47 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 875 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ROAST CHICKEN BREASTS WITH GARBANZO BEANS, TOMATOES, AND PAPRIKA
Use leftovers for sandwiches the next day: Place shredded chicken, garbanzos, and tomatoes in a pita bread and top with the yogurt sauce.
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Sandwich Chicken Tomato Roast Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy High Fiber Dinner Chickpea Fall Spring Winter Family Reunion Healthy Potluck Bon Appétit Quick and Healthy Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. Mix first 5 ingredients in medium bowl. Pour 1 teaspoon spiced oil mixture into small bowl; whisk in yogurt and set aside for sauce. Place chicken on large rimmed baking sheet. Rub 2 tablespoons spiced oil mixture over chicken. Add beans, tomatoes, and 1/2 cup cilantro to remaining spiced oil mixture; toss to coat. Pour bean mixture around chicken. Sprinkle everything generously with salt and pepper.
- Roast until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cilantro. Transfer chicken to plates. Spoon bean mixture over. Serve with yogurt sauce.
- *Sometimes labeled Pimentón Dulce or Pimentón de La Vera Dulce; available at some supermarkets, at specialty foods stores, and from tienda.com.
ROAST CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CHICKPEAS AND TOMATOES
This dish comes together fast. The precise cut of chicken you use in this recipe is not crucial. You can use skinless breasts (to cut fat) or boneless (to cut cooking time), or you can use chicken thighs (in which case you should figure on about 10 additional minutes of cooking time). Adapted from a recipe I originally found in Bon Appétit.
Provided by Primordial
Categories Chicken
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F
- Mix the first five ingredients in a medium bowl. Pour 1 teaspoon of the spiced oil mixture into a small bowl, whisk in the yogurt and set this aside for the table sauce.
- Place the chicken on a rimmed sheet or baking dish large enough to accommodate all the pieces without overlap. Rub 2 tablespoons of the spiced oil mixture over the chicken.
- Add the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and 1/2 cup of the cilantro to the remaining spiced oil mixture and toss to coat. Pour the mixture around the chicken pieces. Season everything with salt and pepper.
- Roast until the chicken is cooked through, about 20-30 minutes. If you are using skin-on cuts, you can place the dish under the broiler for a minute or two (no more!) for a final browning. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cilantro.
- When plating up, dress each chicken piece with a generous spoonful of the chickpea and tomatoes. Serve with the yogurt sauce. This dish goes well with rice or a loaf of good crusty bread.
ITALIAN CHICKEN AND CHICKPEAS
Every year on Christmas Eve my Nana makes a traditional Italian dish of baccala and chickpeas. I created this for a quicker and less-expensive version. It's even better the next day!
Provided by Kristin Turrell
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with the rosemary on both sides; cook the chicken in the hot oil until browned evenly, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into the skillet. Cook and stir the garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, sugar, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes to the skillet; stir. Return the chicken to the skillet; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Stir the garbanzo beans into the skillet; continue cooking until the beans are heated, 2 to 3 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 809 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
CRISPY PANKO CHICKEN BREASTS
Use crushed, crisp rice cereal squares instead of panko crumbs for a gluten-free version!
Provided by Mazola
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Mazola®
Time 14m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pound chicken breasts, one at a time in a resealable freezer bag, until about 1/2-inch thick. Lightly beat egg in a shallow bowl. Combine panko crumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder in a separate shallow bowl. Dip chicken breasts in egg until coated, drip off excess and dip in panko mixture. Press chicken into crumbs until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet on medium high heat. Transfer chicken to pan and cook about 2 to 3 minutes per side or until chicken is brown, crispy and fully cooked.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 112.4 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 546.4 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
CHICKEN KAPAMA,USING CHICK. BREASTS, MIXED WITH MACARONI(KOTA KA
I made a great tasting dish and substituted chicken breast for a whole chicken. It's a great dish, especially my add ons, if I do say so myself :-) Inspiration/Sources:larry2:, EVELYN/ATHENS, 1STEVE, TERRY GOLDFARB+ "The Complete Book of Greek Cooking." I
Provided by larry 2
Categories Meat
Time 45m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and cinnamon, cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large sprayed pot, melt 1/4 c EX.VIRG oil, and saute onions, and garlic until onions are wilted.
- In a sprayed pan combine, tomato pastes, sauces, wine; blend and add blended can tomatoes sugar, orange quarters, cayenne, etc, add chicken and water and pour mixture over chicken. (Add all ingredients not mentioned now,but in the ingedients list).
- In the pan with tomato and spice/wine mixture, Add chicken.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender, about 15 minutes, check doneness and TASTE.
- In the last 20 minutes, cook macaroni according to package directions.
- Drain and empty pasta into large bowl, pour sauce w/chicken over macaroni; mix it, and sprinkle with grated cheese; remix.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2349.6, Fat 48, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 259.8, Sodium 5492.6, Carbohydrate 312.5, Fiber 33.1, Sugar 92, Protein 156.6
Tips:
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for a leaner dish.
- If you don't have macaroni, you can use any other small pasta shape, such as penne or shells.
- Be sure to cook the pasta al dente, so that it still has a bit of a bite to it.
- Use a flavorful cheese, such as Parmesan or Asiago, for the best results.
- If you like, you can add other vegetables to the dish, such as chopped carrots, celery, or onions.
- Serve the chicken kapama with a side of bread or salad.
Conclusion:
Chicken kapama is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The combination of chicken, pasta, and cheese is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken kapama a try.
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