CHICKEN, BACON & POTATO STEW

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Chicken casserole is even better when slow-cooked for hours so you have a delicious dish to come home to

Provided by Lucy Netherton

Time 6h50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
6 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
12 rashers smoked streaky bacon, chopped
200g shallot
350g baby new potato, larger ones halved
few thyme sprigs
200ml white wine
500ml hot chicken stock
280ml pot buttermilk (optional)
squeeze lemon juice
2 tbsp tarragon, chopped

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large saucepan, or if your slow cooker has a browning function, then use this. Brown the chicken thighs for about 10 mins, until they have a nice golden colour, then remove and set aside. Tip in the bacon and shallots, and brown these, too.
Tip everything apart from the buttermilk, lemon juice and 1 tbsp tarragon into your slow cooker. Simmer on High for 4-6 hrs, until the chicken is really tender and falling off the bone.
Check the sauce; if you like it a little thicker, strain liquid into a pan and boil until thickened. Pour in the buttermilk, if using, and whisk until smooth. Sprinkle in the lemon juice and remaining tarragon, season, then return chicken, bacon and veg if you need to.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 1.7 milligram of sodium