Description
Hearty Jamie Oliver Chicken Casserole brings rustic British comfort to dinner tables with rich, tender chicken braised in a savory herb-infused sauce. Home cooks savor each spoonful of this classic one-pot wonder that promises warmth and satisfaction in every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4–6 boneless chicken thighs with skin on
- 100 g bacon lardons or chopped bacon
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
- 16 button mushrooms, cut into quarters
- 3 sprigs of thyme
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 500 milliliters (16.9 fluid ounces) fresh chicken stock
Instructions
- Sear the skinless, boneless chicken breasts in a robust, heavy-bottomed skillet with oil until they achieve a lustrous, golden-brown exterior, approximately 5 minutes per side.
- If the skillet has limited surface area, cook the chicken in multiple batches to ensure even browning. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the golden chicken to a separate plate.
- In the identical skillet, caramelize the diced onions and crispy bacon lardons for roughly 5 minutes, allowing them to develop a light amber color. Drain any accumulated excess fat.
- Carefully reintroduce the chicken pieces to the skillet, positioning them with the smoother side facing upward. Gently incorporate the cubed sweet potato and sliced mushrooms around the chicken.
- Delicately pour chicken stock over the ingredients, ensuring the liquid reaches just below the chicken’s surface. Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves across the dish for aromatic depth.
- Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, and allow the ingredients to meld together for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Verify the chicken’s doneness by cutting into the thickest portion and confirming there are no pink areas and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Strain the remaining cooking liquid into a separate saucepan, reducing it over medium-high heat to create a rich, concentrated sauce with enhanced flavor and slightly thicker consistency.
Notes
- Perfectly crisp chicken requires separating it from other ingredients during initial cooking stages.
- Enhance overall taste by caramelizing onions and bacon before introducing chicken into the pan.
- Covering the skillet while simmering helps chicken retain moisture and develop rich tenderness.
- Verify doneness by cutting into chicken’s thickest section to confirm complete cooking.
- Reducing sauce through straining creates a more intense, concentrated flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg