Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus a little extra
  • 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 large red onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 12 teaspoons hot chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 7 ounces dried pasta, e.g. conchiglie, penne etc
  • grated cheese, e.g. Cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan

Method

  • Heat the 2tbsp oil in a large frying pan.
  • Add the chicken breasts and fry until lightly sealed.
  • Add the chopped onion, pepper and garlic to the pan and fry until soft.
  • Transfer the mixture to a saucepan.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, chili powder, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and kidney beans to the pan.
  • Season.
  • Bring to the boil, cover and simmer on a low heat for 25-30 minutes.
  • To cook the pasta: Bring a large pan of water to the boil, add a small drop of olive oil to prevent the pasta sticking, then add the pasta to the pan.
  • Simmer for 10-13 mins, stirring and checking it occasionally.
  • When the pasta is cooked, drain it well and add to the pan with the chicken.
  • Stir well and serve with grated cheese and warm garlic bread.