Ingredients

Method

  1. Add chicken thigh fillets to a small bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Drizzle olive oil on a deep pan and heat over medium heat. Add chicken thigh into the pan and lightly brown. Once browned, remove from the pan and set aside.
  3. While the pan is on heat, drizzle with a little olive oil. Add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes or until onion is translucent.
  4. Add garlic, tomato paste, salt, pepper and chilli flakes. Cook for 1–2 minutes or until darkened in colour. Add crushed tomatoes, basil, Kalamata olives, Parmesan cheese and thickened cream and bring to a low simmer.
  5. Return chicken to the pan and cook for 30 minutes on a low simmer.
  6. Remove chicken from pan and shred with two forks. Add back into the pan and allow to warm through.
  7. When the sauce is almost finished, bring a pot of salted water to the boil. Add your pasta and cook until al dente and as per packet directions.
  8. Add cooked pasta to sauce and serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
  9. Enjoy with family and friends!