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Basic Chicken Casserole in a large white china pot.
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Basic Chicken Casserole

Basic Chicken Casserole is the foundation of lots of other dishes. Make a large batch, freeze in portions and add extras for a different meal every time.
You will need:
Large frying pan Large casserole dish (or 2 medium dishes) Large plastic or paper bag
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: British
Servings: 16 portions
Author: Susie@Everyday Cooks

Ingredients

  • 600 g onions
  • 2 kg chicken joints, without bone see Note
  • 6 tablespoons flour - plain or wholemeal (90ml)
  • 2-3 teaspoons salt
  • ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (20g)
  • 50 g butter
  • 900 ml chicken or turkey stock

Equipment

Large frying pan
Large casserole dish (or 2 medium dishes)
Large plastic or paper bag

Instructions

Preparation:

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C/ 170°C fan/ gas mark 5/ 375°F
  • Peel, halve or quarter, and slice the onions
  • Cut the chicken breasts into 2 or 3 pieces, depending on size
  • Put the flour, salt, and pepper in the bag and shake to mix
  • Put the chicken pieces in the bag and shake to ensure they are evenly covered in flour
  • Heat the stock in a saucepan or microwave oven

For the Basic Chicken Casserole:

  • Put the frying pan on a medium-high heat. Add the coconut oil and half the butter
  • When the oil is hot, add the onions. Cook until just golden, stirring occasionally
    This may take 30 minutes
  • Remove the onions to the casserole dish
  • Put half the chicken in the frying pan and cook until browned on both sides
    The aim is to seal the juices in the chicken, not to cook the chicken through
  • Take the chicken out and put in the casserole dish
  • Repeat with the rest of the butter and chicken
  • Pour some of the stock into the frying pan and stir to pick up any remains
  • Pour all the boiling stock over the chicken and onions in the casserole dish
  • Cook for 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Cool, divide into 4 batches and freeze

Notes

Everyday Cooks Tips:

Portion size: This recipe is for 16 portions so you will need between 1.6 kg and 2 kg meat, depending on how much your family eats. Typically 8-12 thighs and 4-6 large chicken breasts (cut into 2-3 pieces).
Basic chicken casserole is the foundation for meals such as: