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Chicken with Hilopites in wine sauce

 Traditional Greek pasta (comfort food )

Recipe for 4 people

6 chicken legs visible fat removed and cut in two
¼ cup olive oil
1 large onion sliced 2 garlic cloves crushed
½ cup red wine
1 cup prepared tomato sauce
3 cups hot water
Salt and pepper ½ tsp. sugar
2 cups Hilopites  and 4 cups hot water

In heavy pan add olive oil, onion and garlic, sauté for a few min. in medium heat.

Add chicken and continue cooking for 6-8 min.

Deglaze with the wine,  add tomato sauce, water, salt and pepper.

Cover and cook for 10-15 min.

At this point place chicken with sauce in an ovenproof casserole pan,

Add 2 cups Hilopites and 4 cups hot water adjust seasonings and cook in a hot oven for 20-25 min at 350 stirring occasionally.

When done remove and let stand for 5 min. Serve with grated cheese.My cheese of choice Kefalotiri.

Litsas Tip:

Long grain rice, elbow pasta and penne work well with this recipe.

I love soups and casserols,real food comfort food that doesn't come out of a can, food that is pure.

This is one of my favorite Winter recipes, super easy, fast and a hit every time with my family and friends!

Love

Litsa!