Chicken with Macaroni (Macarrones con Pollo)

1/2 pound rigatoni, cooked according to package instructions
2 tablespoons annatto oil
1/4 pound smoked ham, diced
1/4 cup Basic Recaito (Sofrito)
2 pounds chicken pieces, seasoned with Adobo
1/4 cup manzanilla olives, chopped
1 tablespoon capers
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Put the cooked pasta in a bowl.

Heat the oil in a skillet and saute the ham and recaito over medium heat for 3 minutes.

Add the chicken, olives, and capers and cook for 5 minutes.

Add the tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, covered, for 20 minutes.

Add the pasta, pepper, and cheese and toss well.

Servings: 6