Chicken Casserole With Red Wine, Ham & Peppers

Name: Chicken Casserole With Red Wine, Ham & Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 8 chicken thighs, on the bone; 1 red pepper, seeded and quartered; 1 green pepper, seeded and quartered; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 leek, trimmed and thickly sliced; 8 ounces ham, cut into chunks; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 1/4 cups red wine; 14 ounces chopped tomatoes; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, to serve

Submitted by English_Rose

"This rich, tomatoey chicken dish is full of flavour - and it improves with freezing. To freeze: Cool completely, transfer to a freezer container, seal and freeze for up to two months. To serve, defrost thoroughly in the fridge overnight before reheating at 350F for 45 mins, or until bubbling hot."

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Ready In:: 1hr 15mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
8 chicken thighs, on the bone
1 red pepper, seeded and quartered
1 green pepper, seeded and quartered
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 leek, trimmed and thickly sliced
8 ounces ham, cut into chunks
1 teaspoon paprika
1 ¹⁄₄ cups red wine
14 ounces chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, to serve

directions

Heat oven to 325°F Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole and fry the chicken over a high heat until browned all over. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Reduce the heat slightly and add the peppers. Cook for 2-3 mins, turning, until they brown. Add garlic and leek, cook for 2-3 mins, then stir in the ham.
Sprinkle over the paprika, cook for a couple of secs, add the wine and bubble for a few minutes Tip in the tomatoes, paste and thyme and mix well. Pour in water to just cover the chicken, and season.
Bring to a simmer, cover and transfer to the oven. Cook for 1 hr, until the sauce thickens and chicken is tender. Sprinkle over the parsley and serve with mash.

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English_Rose

United Kingdom

I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)

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