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Chicken Casserole Recipe

Comforting Chicken Casserole Recipe for Cozy Family Dinners

This Chicken Casserole Recipe combines juicy chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a creamy sauce, perfect for cozy family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or boneless thighs for quicker cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive or sunflower oil any neutral oil can work
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 100 grams smoked back bacon can be omitted
  • 200 grams small mushrooms any variety of mushrooms can be used or omitted
  • 2 medium carrots cut into 1.5 cm slices
  • 3 tablespoons plain flour gluten-free flour can be used
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or fresh thyme leaves
  • 500 milliliters hot chicken stock or vegetable stock for vegetarian option
  • 2 pieces leeks cut into 1 cm slices
Optional Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest light sprinkle

Equipment

  • large non-stick casserole pan

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (170°C fan/Gas 5).
  2. Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 7-8 minutes until golden brown, then turn and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  4. Sauté the onion, bacon, and mushrooms for 4-5 minutes until soft and lightly browned.
  5. Add carrots and sprinkle with flour, stirring for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle thyme over the mixture and gradually pour in chicken stock, stirring to avoid lumps.
  7. Return seared chicken thighs to the pan and simmer, then transfer to the oven.
  8. Bake the casserole for 45 minutes.
  9. Stir in sliced leeks and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Cool leftovers completely before storing. Can freeze for up to 3 months. Try adding seasonal vegetables for variety.

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