One Pot Chicken and Pasta

Cut the chicken thigh fillets into smaller pieces, then fry them in a large pot with the neutral oil until browned.

Slice the onion into thin rings and grate the garlic on a fine grater.

Add the onion, garlic, penne, canned tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, dried oregano, and chili flakes to the pot with the chicken.

Pour in the water and add the chicken stock cubes — using boiling water here will speed things up.

Put the lid on and bring it to a boil, then let it simmer for 10–12 minutes until the pasta is cooked through, or follow the time on the pasta package. Stir a few times while it cooks.

Pull the pot off the heat and stir in the grated cheese and spinach. Add the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roughly chop the basil leaves and scatter them over the top along with the parmesan before serving.