Serrano Ham Wrapped Chicken on Pesto Tagliatelle

Drizzle the chicken with a little oil, then roast on the middle shelf of your oven until cooked through, 25-30 mins. IMPORTANT: The chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Meanwhile, halve the tomatoes. Halve any thick broccoli stems lengthways. 

Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Quarter, core and slice the apple (no need to peel).

In a medium bowl combine the balsamic vinegar, sugar and oil for the dressing (see pantry for both amounts). Season with salt and pepper and set aside for now.

Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1/2 tsp salt for the pasta.

When 10 mins of roasting time remain, add the tomatoes and broccoli to the chicken  baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Roast for the remaining time until the tomatoes and broccoli have softened and the chicken is cooked through, 10-12 mins. 

Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a board. Cover and allow to rest until ready to serve. 

Meanwhile, add the tagliatelle to the pan of boiling water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 3-4 mins.

Once cooked, reserve some pasta water (see pantry for amount) for the sauce, then drain in a colander.

Pop back in the pan, drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.   

Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a medium frying pan on medium heat.

Once hot, add the garlic and fry for 1 min, then pour in the reserved pasta water and chicken stock paste.

Bring to the boil and simmer until reduced by half, 4-5 mins.

Reduce the heat to low, then add the pesto and butter (see pantry for amount). Stir vigorously until the butter has melted and everything's well combined, then remove from the heat.