If you are in search of warm comfort food for those autumn nights or winter weekends. Look no further because I am bringing you a delicious chicken casserole for cold days. Add some dumplings to this recipe to make it even more tasty and a hit with the kids.
This recipe is both nutritious and easy to make. I use chicken parts like thighs and drumsticks, and incorporate vegetables such as carrots, swede, leeks, and potatoes. I use any vegetables I have in my fridge or cupboard. I like to dish it up with some gravy, and its soupy texture makes it just right for cold days.
I started making this dish when my kids were little because I wanted my family to try different meals apart from our usual Nigerian dishes. Over time, it has become a favourite family recipe that we enjoy all year round.
Top tip: The word “casserole” comes from a French word meaning “saucepan”. Casseroles originated as communal pots that people shared for meals.
A Delicious Chicken Casserole For Cold Days
Ingredients for chicken casserole for cold nights:
- 2 tbsp of sunflower oil
- 10 chicken thighs or drumsticks, well seasoned and marinated
- 1 medium-sized swede (diced)
- Three big carrots (diced)
- I medium-sized Leek (optional)
- I large onions (diced)
- 3 large potatoes (diced)
- Chicken stock
- Thyme
- 2 tbsp of flour or cornflour for thickening
- Auntie Bessie’s 8 hearty Dumplings
- Fresh Parsley(optional for garnish)
- Gravy for that extra sauce
Step by Step Method for Chicken Casserole Perfect For Cold Days
- Preheat your oven to 190C and prepare your casserole dish
- Heat the oil in a casserole pan and fry the marinated chicken until it is lightly brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
- Return the pan to the heat and add the onions, carrots, swede, leeks, and potatoes. Stir the vegetables over medium heat and add the flour or cornflour for thickening. Sprinkle with thyme or any spices you like. Then, pour in the stock and add the chicken.
- Place the pan in the oven and cook for 40 minutes. Remove it from the oven, add the dumplings, and return to the oven for another 20 minutes, or until the vegetables and chicken are tender and juicy.
- Garnish the dish with some parsley and serve it with gravy. Enjoy!
Conclusion
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family does. This simple chicken casserole not only fills your belly but also creates those special moments that will be cherished for years to come.
When do you plan to make this chicken casserole for cold days, and what will you pair it with? You can also try our other easy homemade chicken recipes:
This looks delicious will try it
Hi Mariam,
It’s delicious! I’m sure you will like it.