Chicken Stuffed Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
7 oz ground chicken
1/2 None red onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 None red pepper, deseeded, finely chopped
1 None red chili, finely chopped
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped
8 None medium tomatoes
1 tbsp fresh breadcrumbs
1 tbsp Parmesan, grated, to serve
1 tbsp pine nuts

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add chicken, onion and garlic and cook for 4-5 mins, breaking up lumps with a wooden spoon.
Add pepper, chili and cinnamon and cook, stirring, for 1 min or until aromatic. Stir in sauce and simmer for 2-3 mins, until slightly thickened. Mix in parsley and season to taste.
Slice top from each tomato and reserve. Use a teaspoon to scoop out flesh, leaving a 1/2 inch shell. Arrange on 1 baking sheet.
Spoon chicken mixture into tomatoes. In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan and pine nuts. Sprinkle evenly over filling.
Bake for 25-30 mins, until tomatoes are tender and breadcrumbs are golden. Brush tomato tops with oil and bake on remaining tray for the last 10 mins. Place tomato tops over stuffing and serve.