Creamy Chicken Casserole
- Contains Dairy
Ingredients
- 4oz smoked pancetta cubes
- 5oz shallots, peeled and cut in half if large
- 2lbs bone in, skin on chicken thighs
- To taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4oz chestnut mushrooms, cleaned and cut in half if large
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- 7fl. oz white wine
- 7fl. oz chicken stock
- 1 tsp dried tarragon
- 2 tsp corn flour
- 1-2 tbsp cold water
- 2 tbsp fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
- 3-4 tbsp crème fraîche
- To serve wholegrain rice and vegetables
Instructions
Step 1
Flip the SmartSwitch to AIR FRY/HOB. Select SEAR/SAUTÉ, set temperature to HI-5, and press START/STOP to begin preheating for 5 minutes
Step 2
When preheating is complete, add the pancetta and shallots to the cooking pot. Cook for 5 minutes, until browned, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside
Step 3
Add to cooking pot, chicken thighs, season as desired, and cook for 10 minutes or until brown on all sides. Stir in mushrooms, garlic, wine, stock, tarragon, and season as desired. Add back pancetta and shallots. Stir to combine, then cover with the lid
Step 4
Close the lid, select SLOW COOK, set temperature to HI, set time to 1 hour 45 mins, and select START/STOP to begin cooking
Step 5
In a small bowl, mix corn flour and cold water. Make a thin paste and stir into casserole 15 minutes before end
Step 6
When cooking is complete, remove lid and allow chicken to cool for 5 minutes before stirring through crème fraîche and flat leaf parsley. Serve hot with wholegrain rice and vegetables