Cheesy Chicken and Serrano Ham Parmigiana

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:46:36 GMT

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 240°C/220°C fan/gas mark 9. Bring a medium saucepan of water to the boil with 1/2 tsp salt.

Step 2

Peel and chop the potatoes into 2cm chunks. Roughly chop the chives (use scissors if easier). Trim the green beans.

Step 3

Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Drain the mozzarella and tear it into small chunks.

Step 4

Once your pan of water is boiling, add the potatoes and cook until you can easily slip a knife through, 15-20 mins.

Step 5

Sandwich each chicken breast between two pieces of baking paper or cling film.

Step 6

Pop onto a board, then give it a bash with the bottom of a saucepan until it’s 1-2cm thick.

Step 7

Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then place a slice of Serrano ham over each breast lengthways.

Step 8

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

Step 9

When the pan is hot, lay in the chicken, ham- side down. Cook until golden brown and crispy, 5-6 mins each side.

Step 10

Once cooked, transfer the chicken to an ovenproof dish. Cover with foil to keep warm.

Step 11

Pop your (now empty) frying pan back on medium- high heat and add the tomato puree and half the garlic. Fry for 1 min.

Step 12

Stir in the chopped tomatoes, chicken stock paste and a pinch of sugar (if you have any), then bring to the boil. Simmer until thickened, 5-6 mins. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed

Step 13

Pour the sauce over the chicken, then scatter the mozzarella and grated hard Italian style cheese over the top.

Step 14

Bake the chicken in the oven until the cheese is golden and bubbling, 12-15 mins.

Step 15

Meanwhile, once the potatoes are cooked, drain in a colander and return to the pan, off the heat.

Step 16

Add the butter and a splash of milk (if you have any) and mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in half the chives. Cover with a lid to keep warm.

Step 17

Meanwhile, wash your frying pan and pop back on medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.

Step 18

When the pan is hot, add the green beans and season with salt and pepper. Stir-fry until starting to char, 2-3 mins.

Step 19

Stir in the garlic, then turn the heat down to medium and cook for 1 min.

Step 20

Add a splash of water and immediately cover with a lid or some foil. Allow to cook until the beans are tender, 4-5 mins.

Step 21

When ready, serve up your chicken parmigiana alongside the chive mash and garlicky beans. Spoon over the sauce and sprinkle over the remaining chives to finish.

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