Preheat your oven on 180 C

Place the chicken in an oven tray and add the grated tomatoes, Garlic, Onion, Olive oil, Bay leaf, salt and pepper.

Cover with water and put the tray in the oven to bake for around one hour.

Once the chicken is almost ready add the small egg noodles (Hilopitaki) or orzo and cook until is ready.

Serve the chicken with the hilopitaki or orzo together and optional sprinkle some grated cheese on top.