Stewed Chicken and Macaroni ( Kotopoulo Me Makaronia)

This recipe was billed as "An absolute "have to try" dish right from the villages of Rhodes". This recipe was posted by Suise Atsaides, who has a wonderful website on the island of Rhodes, Greece. This recipe was posted for the Zaar World Tour 2006. I have not prepared this recipe yet and the prep and cook time are best guesstimate based on the recipe instructions.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs chicken pieces
• 1  cup olive oil
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, chopped
• 2  cups tomatoes, chopped
• 2  bay leaves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon basil
•  salt and pepper
• 2  cups  chicken stock
• 1  lb pasta, cooked
•  grated cheese

Directions

1. Rinse and dry the chicken pieces. Salt and pepper them well.
2. In a large sauce pan, heat the oil. Brown the chicken, onions and garlic together.
3. Add the tomatoes, chicken stock, bay leaves and spices. Stew the chicken over a slow heat until tender.
4. Serve over the pasta of your choice with lots of grated cheese.