Spicy Chicken Casserole

⏱ 90 mins 🍽 6 6 servings, 6 serving(s) 🏷 Vegetable

This spicy chicken casserole is a wonderful method for preparing chicken with plenty of flavour and vegetables. It is an economical dish that becomes a particular favourite during the colder months. The recipe uses chicken thighs coated in seasoned flour, fried, and then combined with a medley of vegetables and a spicy stock. The casserole is finished in the microwave for a convenient, hands-off cooking time.

Spicy Chicken Casserole

Ingredients

  • 9 chicken thighs, skinned
  • 2 onions, Chopped
  • 1 -2 garlic clove
  • 50 g lardons
  • 1 leek
  • 1 -2 celery rib
  • 1 capsicum, red
  • 1/2 cup flour, plain
  • salt and black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of el paso hot and spicy taco seasoning mix
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes or 2 vegetable stock
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon cornflour, if necessary

Method

  1. Put the plain flour into a plastic bag and coat the chicken thighs a few pieces at a time.
  2. Warm the oil and fry the chicken until sealed on all sides and lightly browned, then transfer to a microwave-safe dish.
  3. Cook the chopped onions and garlic in the same pan until softened, then add the lardons and cook for a few more minutes before stirring in the leek, celery and red capsicum.
  4. Dissolve the stock cubes and the tablespoon of El Paso hot and spicy taco seasoning mix in one cup of the water, add to the pan and simmer for a few minutes until combined.
  5. Pour the vegetable mixture over the chicken in the dish. the liquid should reach about 1 inch up the side, so add the extra half cup of water if required.
  6. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes until boiling, then reduce the setting to low or simmer and cook for 40 minutes.
  7. If a thicker sauce is desired, mix a little water with the cornflour and stir it into the casserole.
  8. Accompany with your preferred vegetables to serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium473600 mg

Recipe details

CategoryVegetable
AuthorJoyfulCook