Chicken & Cheese Bake

Seasoned chicken simmered in a homemade tomato sauce and topped with melted cheese.

THE RECIPE

Serves: 4

• Preparation Time: 5 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients –

• 4 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 4 (600g) chicken thighs
• 2 tsp Italian herbs
• 2 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 brown onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 capsicum, diced
• 400g diced tomatoes
• 1 Tbs tomato paste
• 1/4 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
• 80g light shredded cheese
• Parsley, to garnish
• 1 bunch broccolini, chopped

Method –

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C. Place 4 glass bowls on a baking tray for easy handling. Drizzle olive oil in each bowl to coat the bottom. Add the chicken thighs to each bowl.
2. Season each chicken with paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, and half of the Italian herbs. Rub this seasoning on all sides of the chicken breasts.
3. Add in the diced onion, garlic, diced capsicum, canned tomatoes, tomato paste, chilli flakes (if using), and the remaining Italian herbs. Mix well.
4. Cover the glass bowls loosely with foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
5. Once the chicken is cooked, remove the foil and top each chicken thigh with shredded cheese. Return the bowls to the oven and grill for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. While the chicken is baking, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the broccolini for about 5 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.
7. Once the cheese is melted, remove the glass bowls from the oven. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve each bowl with the boiled broccolini on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

• Calories: 448kcal
• Protein: 47g
• Carbohydrates: 13g
• Fat: 22g
• Fibre: 4g

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