Name: ANTIPASTO CHICKEN
Cook time: 45 min
Ingredients: 150 g (approximately) roasted red pepper and cashew style dip ((5.3oz)); 50 g baby spinach ((1.8oz)); 600 g chicken tenderloins ((1lb 5oz)); 1 red capsicum; 100 g salami ((3.5oz)); 100 g sliced gouda or other cheese ((3.5oz)); 1 handful fresh basil ((optional)); 700 g new (baby) potatoes ((1lb 9oz)); 1 Tbsp butter; 100 g baby or Mediterranean rocket ((3.5oz)); 1 large avocado; 200 g cherry tomatoes ((7oz)); 2 tsp olive oil

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This easy antipasto chicken dish is loaded up with flavoursome ingredients. Serve with simple boiled potatoes and a side salad.

A gourmet meal with minimal prep time! It’s also great for making ahead – assemble the dish and refrigerate until you are ready to bake.

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ANTIPASTO CHICKEN

Keyword: CHICKEN, MAIN MEALS

Difficulty: Easy

Ready In: 45 minutes

Serves: 4

This easy antipasto chicken dish is loaded up with flavoursome ingredients. Serve with simple boiled potatoes and a side salad.

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Ingredients

ANTIPASTO CHICKEN

150 g (approximately) roasted red pepper and cashew style dip (5.3oz)
50 g baby spinach (1.8oz)
600 g chicken tenderloins (1lb 5oz)
1 red capsicum
100 g salami (3.5oz)
100 g sliced gouda or other cheese (3.5oz)
1 handful fresh basil (optional)

POTATOES

700 g new (baby) potatoes (1lb 9oz)
1 Tbsp butter

TO SERVE

100 g baby or Mediterranean rocket (3.5oz)
1 large avocado
200 g cherry tomatoes (7oz)
2 tsp olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 180ºC (360ºF) fan bake.
COOK CHICKEN
Spread one third of the dip into the base of an oven- safe dish (I used a rectangular 28cm x 17cm / 11in x 7in dish). Top with the spinach then chicken. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Spread remaining dip over chicken. Dice capsicum. Top chicken with half of the capsicum, salami and cheese, then add another layer of capsicum, salami and cheese. Bake for 35 minutes, until chicken is completely cooked through and cheese is golden.
COOK POTATOES
Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. When chicken has 20 minutes left to cook, bring potatoes to a boil and cook for 15 minutes.
MAKE SALAD
Meanwhile, place rocket in a salad bowl. Halve tomatoes and dice avocado. Add to rocket, drizzle with oil and season with a little salt and pepper if you like. Toss gently to combine.
SERVE
Drain potatoes well, add butter and season with salt and pepper. Mix gently to coat. Spoon portions of the antipasto bake onto plates and serve with potatoes and salad on the side. Top with a little fresh basil, if using.

Recipe Notes

WINE MATCH: A Pinot Gris.
GLUTEN-FREE OPTION: Make sure dip and salami are gluten-free.
INGREDIENT SWAPS / NOTES: A sundried tomato style dip would work just as well. If you can’t find chicken tenderloins, choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts instead and cut them into strips like tenderloins.
STORING AND REHEATING: Leftover chicken and potatoes can be stored together. Reheat in the microwave or in a frying pan. Store salad separately and add when serving.