Maella

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Yet another culinary delight we owe to the Italians, grazie mille.

Yield3 servings

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in pan on medium-high heat and add chicken thighs skin side down

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pan over a medium medium heat before adding in finely sliced shallots

  3. 3

    Cook shallots for a couple of minutes before stirring through the sminced garlic and sliced sun-dried tomatoes

  4. 4

    Add in the orzo and toast for a minute before deglazing the pan with the white wine

  5. 5

    Once the white wine is absorbed add the stock 200ml at a time stirring continuously until each addition has been absorbed (taste after the last addition and add more stock if needed)

  6. 6

    Once all the liquid has been added stir through the spinach, 1/2 your basil, Parmesan and 1/2 the mozzarella cut into cubes

  7. 7

    Finally top with the other 1/2 of the mozzarella cut into slices, cook for a couple of minutes until the cheese has melted and top with chilli flakes and the remaining chopped basil