30 Minute Cheesy Chicken Risoni

Prep: 5 min

Cook: 25 min

Serves: 4

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Recipe by: Perfect Italiano

Easy one-pot cheesy chicken pasta bake made with risoni pasta. Perfect you need a quick weeknight dinner recipe. Made with plenty of chicken, tomato and stretchy mozzarella, this recipe is sure to please.

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30 Minute Cheesy Chicken Risoni

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 large chicken thighs, fat trimmed

1 (150g) medium onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 ½ cups (375ml) tomato passata

1 ½ cups (375ml) chicken stock

3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

¾ cup (170g) risoni

150g bag Perfect Italiano™ Mozzarella

Method:

Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan forced
Heat the oil in an ovenproof pan, over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside
Add onion and garlic and cook 2-3 minutes or until the onion has softened. Stir in passata and stock, reduce heat and bring to a simmer. Add oregano, stir through the risoni then place the cooked chicken thighs over the top. Cover with a lid or foil and bake in the oven for 10 minutes
Remove lid and sprinkle Mozzarella over the chicken. Return to the oven with the lid off and bake a further 10 minutes, or until cheese has melted and golden. Serve immediately

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