Cremini mushrooms give added meaty depth to flavorful (yet inexpensive) chicken thighs in a rustic but light ragù.
Recipe information
Total Time
45 min
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Pulse mushrooms and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped.
Step 2
Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until just golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
Step 3
Reduce heat to medium and cook onion, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.
Step 4
Add mushroom mixture, rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring constantly, until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes.
Step 5
Add vinegar and cook until evaporated. Add chicken and tomatoes (with juice), then simmer, breaking up tomatoes with a spoon and stirring occasionally, until sauce is just thickened, about 15 minutes.
Step 6
Meanwhile, cook pappardelle in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until al dente.
Step 7
Add arugula to sauce and stir until wilted. Stir in drained pasta and cook 1 minute.
