Apple and Chicken Casserole

Apple and Chicken Casserole
 
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 8 bone in chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium leek, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • ½ cup pancetta (or bacon)
  • 2 rosemary sprigs
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup white wine
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
  • 2 large green apples, peeled, cored and thickly sliced
Instructions
  1. Grease a medium shallow casserole dish.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC).
  3. Combine the chicken and flour in a large resealable plastic bag, shake to coat.
  4. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat.
  5. Cook the chicken in 2 batches, for about 5 minutes on each side or until browned.
  6. Place in the prepared dish.
  7. Cook the leek and pancetta in the same frying pan for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally or until the leek is softened.
  8. Add the chicken.
  9. Add the rosemary, broth, wine, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
  10. Cook covered in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  11. Stir in the apple and cook uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes or until apple is softened.
  12. Remove the rosemary sprigs.
Notes
Make Ahead: This casserole is best made just before serving.

Serving Suggestion: Serve with roasted butternut squash and green peas.