Kotopoulo me Chylopites (Chicken with Chylopites)

 
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~ Ingredients:

~ 1 large chicken
~ 500 g of chylopites
~ 2 onions finely chopped
~ 1 cup of tomato juice
~ 1 cup of grated tomatoes
~ 1/2 a cup of olive oil
~ 1 cup of red dry wine
~ Grated cheese of choice
~ Salt, pepper and paprika to taste
   

 

~ Chylopites are a kind of home made pasta like Linguini cut in small pieces, made out of Semolina Eggs and Milk.
~ Chylopites can be found at any Greek Bakery or at any supermarket carrying Greek products. 
 
~ Cut the chicken in serving pieces and wash well.
~ In a frying pan heat up some of the olive oil and fry the cut up chicken pieces to sauté all over.
~ Add the finely chopped onions and sauté them also.
~ As soon as the onions are sauté, add the wine and let it cook for a few minutes.
~ Add the grated tomatoes, tomato juice, salt, pepper and paprika to taste, the remaining olive oil and 1/4 cup of hot water.
~ Cook in medium heat until the chicken is cook well.
~ Place chicken with sauce in a baking pan with cover, add the Chylopites, mix with the rest of the sauce and chicken and add enough hot water to cover the Chylopites.
~ Place in a preheated oven to 350 degrees and cook for about 12-15 minutes.
~ Serve hot, with sprinkled grated cheese of choice on top.
~ Good luck and bon appétit.