Savory Chicken Casserole

A delectable one-pot dish featuring tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and crispy bacon, all brought together in a rich and aromatic broth.

Ingredients

1	(3 -4 lb) whole chickens, cut into 8-10 pieces (remove excess fat)
1/4	cup flour
1/2	teaspoon salt
1/4	teaspoon fresh ground pepper
4-8	tablespoons vegetable oil
2	cloves garlic cloves, crushed
8	ounces white pearl onions, quartered
8	ounces button mushrooms, quartered
1	baby baby fennel, chopped or fennel seed
2-3	cups chicken stock
1	whole whole fresh tomato, chopped
1	tablespoon italian seasoning
8	ounces bacon, diced
16	ounces white potatoes, diced small
12	ounces broccoli florets

Instructions

• 1. Begin by combining flour, salt, pepper, and chicken pieces in a plastic bag. Shake vigorously to ensure all chicken pieces are evenly coated.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan or Dutch oven, and sear the chicken uncovered for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Set the chicken aside.
  3. In the same pan, sauté crushed garlic, quartered onions, mushrooms, and chopped fennel until softened, about seven minutes.
  4. Add chicken stock, chopped tomato, Italian seasonings, fennel seeds (if using), and the seared chicken pieces. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. While the casserole is simmering, cook diced bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside, reserving the bacon fat.
  6. Microwave diced potatoes for five minutes, then sauté in the reserved bacon fat until tender.
  7. Microwave broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender. Set aside.
  8. Add broccoli and crispy bacon to the main pan with the chicken. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes to heat through.
  9. Serve the savory chicken casserole over a bed of fluffy rice or creamy mashed potatoes.

Jul 19, 2024