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    Traditional Chicken And Vegetable Casserole

    Published: Aug 5, 2020 · Modified: Jul 13, 2022 by Radwa · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    This Traditional Chicken And Vegetable Casserole is a super easy one-pan meal. It is loaded with fresh vegetables, herbs and chicken thighs.

    Toss everything together in one dish then bake, is there anything easier? A soft juicy chicken and vegetables filled with garlic and herb (thyme, oregano, paprika) flavours will be ready soon for a healthy filling dinner. 

    Traditional Chicken And Vegetable Casserole

    Traditional Chicken And Vegetable Casserole

    I am a big fan of cooking a one-pan meal because you prepare both the main and side dish in one pan you don't have to use all the kitchen pots and pans to cook dinner. You will love this recipe because:

    • It is super easy to make.
    • Effortless one pot recipe.
    • So versatile, you can use any veggies or spices you want.
    • Perfect for family dinner.
    • It is a healthy meal; it has protein and lots of vegetables and herbs.

    What's In This Mediterranean Chicken Recipe

    ingredients

    This Mediterranean chicken recipe has a few ingredients which I am sure you will easily find in your pantry.

    • Chicken thighs with skin
    • Garlic
    • Mustard
    • Olive oil
    • Brown sugar
    • Chicken broth or stock

    Spices

    Spices are an essential part of this recipe as they give the Mediterranean flavours to the chicken.

    • Cayenne pepper
    • Dry oregano
    • Dry oregano
    • Paprika
    • Salt
    • Ground black pepper

    Vegetables

    • Green peas
    • Onion
    • Potatoes

    How To Make The Mediterranean Chicken And Vegetables

    how to make the recipe

    Preparing the chicken: Start by Wash the chicken then dry with a kitchen towel.

    Making the dressing: In a bowl, add all the spices, olive oil, mustard, brown sugar and minced garlic then stir well until a thick paste-like mixture forms.

    Arrange the chicken in an ovenproof baking dish then spread the previous mixture underneath the skin of each chicken thigh.

    Combining everything: Add the green peas, sliced onion and the potatoes under and between the chicken thighs.

    Pour the broth over the chicken.

    Baking: Bake at 210C for 1 hour and 20 minutes.

    Serving: Garnish with fresh thyme or chopped parsley then serve.

    Tip: After half of the baking time, flip the chickens on the other side to make sure they are perfectly cooked.

    Traditional Chicken And Vegetable Casserole

    Tips and Variations

    • You can add, remove or replace any vegetable you fancy, such as courgettes or carrots.
    • If you don't have chicken broth or stock, you can use water.
    • This recipe wouldn't work well if you replaced chicken thighs with chicken breasts.
    Traditional Chicken And Vegetable Casserole

    How To Serve This Mediterranean Chicken Recipe

    This is a whole meal, so serve it as it is or with some rice, green salad and a drink of your choice.

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    Traditional Chicken And Vegetable Casserole

    This Traditional Chicken And Vegetable Casserole is a super easy one-pan meal. It is loaded with fresh vegetables, herbs and chicken thighs.
    Course Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Keyword Chicken And Vegetable Casserole, Traditional Chicken Casserole
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 305kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Baking pan
    • Chopping board
    • Garlic press
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring cups

    Ingredients

    • 1 kilogram chicken thighs with skin
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 tablespoon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 1 cup chicken stock/broth

    Spices

    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon thyme
    • 1 teaspoon dry oregano
    • ¾ teaspoon paprika
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Vegetables

    • 1 cup green peas
    • 1 onion sliced
    • 5 potatoes medium-sized

    Instructions

    • Wash the chicken then dry with a kitchen towel.
    • In a small bowl, add all the spices, olive oil, mustard, brown sugar and minced garlic then stir well until it forms a thick mixture like a paste.
    • Arrange the chicken thighs in a baking dish then spread the previous mixture underneath the skin of each chicken thigh.
    • After that, add the green peas, sliced onion and the potatoes under and between the chicken thighs.
    • Pour the broth over the chicken.
    • Bake at 210C for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
    • Garnish with fresh thyme or chopped parsley then serve.

    Notes

    • You can add, remove or replace any vegetable you fancy, such as courgettes or carrots.
    • If you don't have chicken broth or stock, you can use water.
    • This recipe wouldn't work well if you replaced chicken thighs with chicken breasts.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 815mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 307IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg

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    Hello! I’m Radwa, A wife and mother. Also, I am the recipe maker and food photographer behind Healthy Life Trainer. I love making new, simple and quick recipes every day.

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