chorizo and mozzarella chicken traybake

ingredients

for the chicken :

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp dried oregano

salt and pepper

3/4 large chicken fillets

1 ball of fresh mozzarella

6/8 slices of chorizo

small bunch of fresh basil

for the sauce:

1 tin of tomatoes

10 cherry tomatoes halved

1 head of garlic halved

1 red onion peeled and sliced

1 dessert spoon of oregano

2 tbsp olive oil

salt and pepper

2 handfuls of grated mozzarella

1 tbsp of grated parmesan

some fresh basil leaves

method:

preheat oven to 180 degrees

to begin season the chicken and toss it in the olive oil and oregano

get a good sharp knife and make a large deep slit to the side of the breast

stuff the slit with a piece of mozzarella, chorizo and a basil leaf….. do the same to all breasts and leave in the fridge

now to make the sauce

grab a large casserole dish or a oven proof skillet

pour the tin of tomatoes on the base

in a small bowl toss the cherry tomatoes, leftover chorizo and red onion in the olive oil and oregano give them a good season and pour onto base of tinned tomatoes

arrange the garlic and pre prepared chicken on top

finish with the grated mozzarella and any leftover fresh mozzarella

bake in preheated oven for 45 mins

garnish with grated parmesan fresh basil and serve on a bed of buttered orzo

DELICIOUS