Italian Snacks and Light Meals Recipes - Chicken in Tomato Cases (Pomodori con Ripieno di Pollo) Recipe

 

Ingredients

• 4 large tomatoes

• 5ml/1 tbsp olive oil

• 1/2 onion, chopped

• 1 garlic, crushed

• 75ml/5 tbsp cooked rice

• 10ml/ 2 tsp chopped fresh parsley

• 25g/1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs

• salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 100g/1 cup cooked chicken breast, chopped

• knob of unsalted (sweet) butter

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Method:

1. Cut the tops off the tomatoes and scoop out the centers. Place the tomatoes in an ovenproof dish.

2. Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the onion and garlic. Add the cooked rice.

3. Stir in the parsley and breadcrumbs. Season to taste and stir in the cooked chicken.

4. Spoon into the tomatoes. Dot with tiny amounts of butter and replace the lids.

5. Bake in a preheated oven at 200C/400F/gas mark 6 for 12 minutes.