One Pot Creamy Chicken Casserole Food

EASY ONE-POT CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Put the kettle on. Fry 8 bone-in chicken thighs in 1 tbsp oil in a casserole dish or wide pan with a lid to quickly brown.
• Stir in the whites of 5 spring onions with 2 tbsp plain flour and 2 chicken stock cubes until the flour disappears, then gradually stir in 750ml hot water from the kettle.
• Throw in 2 large carrots, in batons and 400g new potatoes, bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 mins.
• Take off the lid and simmer for 15 mins more, then throw in 200g peas for another 5 mins.
• Season, stir in 1 tbsp grainy mustard, the green spring onion bits, a small handful of fresh soft herbs and some seasoning.

ONE POT CREAMY CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to broil. Season the cut chicken with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spray the skillet generously with with cooking spray or add enough oil to coat the bottom. Add the chicken to the skillet and sauté until nearly cooked, about 4 minutes. Remove the chicken onto a plate and set aside.
• Coat the skillet with more cooking spray or oil and add in the onion and garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add in the mushrooms and asparagus and season with salt and pepper.
• Sauté the vegetables for another 2-3 minutes or until they start to soften. Sprinkle the flour over the top of the vegetables and stir together until the flour taste is cooked off, about 1 minute.
• Add the chicken back in with the vegetables. Pour in the chicken broth and milk and stir together until smooth. Cook the mixture for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Add in the cream cheese and stir together until smooth.
• Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in most of the gruyere and cheddar cheese until melted, reserve a little cheese for the top of the casserole. Stir in the Greek yogurt until smooth then top the casserole with the remaining cheese.
• Place in the oven and broil until the cheese is melted and starts to turn golden brown. Serve the casserole as is or on top of rice or quinoa.

ONE-POT CREAMY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200C (400F) and setting the shelf to the lower third of the oven.
• Pat the chicken dry using paper towels (do not rinse) and season with salt and pepper.
• Dry fry the bacon in a large lidded non-stick pan until it starts to crisp and render some of its fat. Set aside on a kitchen towel lined bowl.
• Add a the olive oil and butter to the pan and pan fry the chicken legs, in batches if necessary, for 4 minutes per side or until nicely browned. Set aside.
• Add the shallots and cook, stirring, for a couple of minutes. Add the potatoes and garlic and cook for a further four minutes.
• Add the cider and stir in the mustard, honey and cream. Sprinkle with the dried tarragon and stir in the bacon.
• Return the chicken to the pot, nestling it in the creamy sauce. Add the thyme sprigs, cover the pan and transfer to the oven. Cook for 15 minutes.
• Uncover the pot and cook for another 5 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
• Check the seasoning, add the lemon zest and serve with some crusty bread to mop up the delicious sauce and a green salad on the side.