Chicken Casserole With a Kick
- Preparation and cooking time
- Cook:
- Easy
- Serves 4
A homely & hearty chicken casserole perfect for those who love their food with a kick.
Ingredients
- 1 Onion, diced
- 2 Garlic Cloves, sliced
- 2 Celery Stalks, roughly chopped
- 2 Carrots, roughly chopped
- 8 Shallots, whole
- 1 Chicken Stock Cube
- 1 tsp Chilli Flakes
- 1 tsp English Mustard
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 2 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
- 1 Litre Boiling Water
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
Method
- STEP 1Heat the oil in a large saucepan with a lid, add the diced onion and garlic to the pan and gently soften. Add the celery, carrot & whole shallots and soften for a further 5 to 10 minutes. Add the fresh thyme & mustard and stir into the vegetables until coated.
- STEP 2Boil the water and crumble the chicken stock cube into the water and pour into the pan on a low heat. Add the swede & the chicken breasts and bring to the boil.
- STEP 3Next, stir in the turmeric, garlic powder & chilli flakes, season to taste. Put the lid on the pan and gently simmer for 1hr 30 mins to 1hr 45 mins. Serve hot with your favourite green vegetables!
