Sunday 11 May 2014

Italian Chicken

This is a great dish for entertaining as it can be prepared ahead. I used up some more of my frozen tomatoes; just let them defrost enough to cut in quarters. I use a value packet cheese sauce as its not too overpowering. 

 
  • 4 Chicken Breasts
  • 8-12 small tomatoes
  • 1 large red onion
  • 8-12 mushrooms
  • 2 large or 3 small courgettes
  • Packet Cheese Sauce made up with milk
  • Basil or Parsley

Slice Courgettes, Chop onion, Cut chicken into pieces

Add small amount of margarine or butter to Wok (or frying pan) and fry courgettes till slightly brown, add onion and cook for a few minutes; season with pepper add to casserole dish

Add small amount of margarine or butter to Wok (or frying pan) and fry chicken till slightly brown on both sides add to casserole dish

Quarter or halve mushrooms, fry slightly and add to casserole dish

Add tomatoes to casserole dish, season with oregano, salt & pepper

Make up cheese sauce and when thickened pour over casserole; throw scattered herbs on top

Dish can now be left till required; Bake for 30 minutes Gas Mark 5 till warm and brown on top

Second time I made this dish I put the courgettes on top to stay crispy.