"This is one of those recipes that is easy enough for midweek but elegant enough for company - at least, in my opinion! By baking the chicken on top of the potato, the juices mingles with the salty prosciutto then drips down onto the potato, adding extra (serious) flavour oomph!..."
INGREDIENTS
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Ricotta Filling
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2/3 cup ricotta
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Zest of 1 small lemon, or 1/2 large lemon
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1 1/2 tsp finely sliced fresh sage leaves (Note 1)
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1/4 tsp salt
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Pepper
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Prosciutto Chicken and Potatoes
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4 chicken thigh fillets, skinless and boneless (about 5 - 7 oz / 150 - 200g each)
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4 long or 8 small thin slices of prosciutto
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1.5 lb / 750 g potatoes, peeled and cut into thin slices
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1 garlic clove, crushed (optional)
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1 1/2 tbsp olive oil + 1/2 tbsp extra olive oil
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1 tsp dried thyme leaves
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1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
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Salt and pepper