Chicken Kapama

This is a Greek chicken casserole served on macaroni or risoni, Very tasty and quick to put together.

Ingredients:
chicken pieces, should include skin and bone.
ground cinnamon (NOT the sweetened or Dutch Cinnamon)
salt pepper
butter
olive oil
2 cans diced tomatoes
250 gms tomato paste
1 cup water
2 minced onions
4 cloves minced garlic
1 bay leaf
3 cinnamon sticks

Macaroni, or risoni
Cheese for grating Kefalorteri is normally used but Parmesan does just as well.

Method:
1) Season the chicken well with cinnamon, salt and pepper. Brown the chicken in olive oil and butter, do this in batches
2) Place chicken in a large pan and add tomato, tomato paste, water and spices simmer
3) Use a food processor to mince the garlic and onions
4) Soften the garlic and onion in olive oil and butter being careful not to burn
5) Mix everything together and simmer for 50-60 mins
6) Cook pasta as per instructions

Serve the chicken on top of the pasta and sprinkle grated cheese on top.