EASY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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This flavoursome, low-fat chicken casserole is easy to make and freezes really well, so why not make double and freeze for speedy midweek meals

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tbsp sunflower oil
400g boneless, skinless chicken thigh , trimmed and cut into chunks
1 onion , finely chopped
3 carrots , finely chopped
3 celery sticks, finely chopped
2 thyme sprigs or ½ tsp dried
1 bay leaf , fresh or dried
600ml vegetable or chicken stock
2 x 400g / 14oz cans haricot beans , drained
chopped parsley , to serve

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large pan, add the chicken, then fry until lightly browned. Add the veg, then fry for a few mins more. Stir in the herbs and stock. Bring to the boil. Stir well, reduce the heat, then cover and cook for 40 mins, until the chicken is tender.
Stir the beans into the pan, then simmer for 5 mins. Stir in the parsley and serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, Sodium 0.66 milligram of sodium