Tasty Italian Chicken Bake |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 46 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A lovely comfort food, so full of flavor with an Italian theme...and as my Italian niece's husband always says-its that little bit of garlic and olive oil that makes the meal! Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil |
9 skinless chicken thighs |
2 large onions, small dice |
2 garlic cloves, crushed |
4 ounces smoked ham |
420 g chunky tomato and basil pasta sauce |
1 stalk celery, sliced |
1 red bell pepper, chopped |
1/2 teaspoon mixed italian herbs (with chili flakes) |
1/2 cup dry white wine |
2 chicken stock cubes |
1 tablespoon tomato puree |
1 cup hot water |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. Strip skin off the chicken - leaving in the thigh bone ( for extra flavor) and dust with flour.
2. Preheat oven to 180-190C or microwave.
3. Heat oil in a large fry pan, and when hot add the chicken and brown slowly. turning as needed.
4. Place in a large oven-proof dish or casserole.
5. Add the Onions, garlic, ham, celery, and peppers to the fry pan and cook for a few minutes, stirring.
6. Add the wine, chicken stock cubes, Italian herb seasoning - salt and pepper and extra water to the fry pan.
7. Once boiled, add to the chicken. Place in an oven for 1 1/2 hours or microwave first on high until the dish starts bubbling, then set on 30% for 40 minutes.
8. Serve with new potatoes or rice and vegetables of your choice.
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