Chicken Chorizo And Courgette Casserole
Chicken chorizo and courgette casserole is a delicious quick healthy budget dinner that should leave plenty to freeze for future.
Servings 8 people
Calories 486kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1- inch sized piece chorizo , chopped into small pieces
- 600 g chicken breasts , cut into bite sized chunks
- 3 baking potatoes , chopped with their skin left on
- 2 onions , diced
- 2 courgettes , sliced
- 2 garlic cloves , crushed
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chilli powder
- 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
- 500 ml chicken stock
- 400 g tin chickpeas , drained and rinsed
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon coriander , freshly chopped
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 180C Fan
- Sweat the chopped chorizo in a large casserole dish over a low heat, stirring for about 2 to 3 minutes until all the juices are released and the chorizo pieces are browned but not burnt.
- Add the chicken, potatoes, onions and courgettes to the pan and cook stirring together for a few minutes until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Add the garlic, paprika, chilli, tomatoes, chicken stock and chickpeas. Bring the contents of the pan to a boil and then turn down to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Transfer to centre of preheated oven and cook for 50 – 60 minutes, stirring half way through.
- Seasons to taste and serve in bowls with the chopped coriander sprinkled over.
Notes
Serve with hunks of crusty bread if required.
Nutrition
Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 51.1g | Protein: 34.9g | Fat: 16.6g | Saturated Fat: 4.7g | Cholesterol: 75.3mg | Sodium: 1306.2mg | Fiber: 9.5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 42.1mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 4mg