CHICKEN CASSEROLE WITH TOMATOES AND LIMA (BROAD) BEANS

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We had this for dinner tonight - it was scrumptious. One of the things I like about this dish is that you can cook up a batch and stick it in the freezer for a night when you couldn't be bothered cooking. It's also quite low in fat.

Provided by oloschiavo

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 kg skinless chicken thigh, trimmed of fat and cut in half
1 large brown onion, finely sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
200 g button mushrooms, sliced
2 (400 g) cans diced tomatoes
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 cup frozen lima beans, thawed or 1 cup frozen broad bean, thawed and peeled
1/2 cup pitted black olives (preferably Kalamata) (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave
cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook 5 minutes, or until brown. Transfer chicken to casserole dish.
  • Add onion and celery to pan and cook 5 minutes, or until onion is soft.
  • Add mushrooms and garlic and cook 2 minutes, or until mushrooms soften.
  • Add tomatoes and bouillon. Bring to boil, then pour everything into the casserole dish.
  • Cover dish tightly and bake in oven for 35 minutes, or until chicken is tender.
  • Add lima (broad) beans, olives if using, and half the thyme, and cook another 10 minutes or so.
  • Season with pepper and remaining thyme, and serve with pasta or rice.

Sagun Shakya
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Precious Omorodion
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Sheeba Latif
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I'm not a big fan of lima beans, but I really enjoyed them in this dish.


LOTEA GAMERS
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This dish is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Daily Mazza
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables.


Raja Obaid
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Amie Ngum
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked.


James O'REILLY
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken and vegetables are cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce, and the lima beans add a nice touch of sweetness.


Thasisela Nkosi
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I'm not usually a fan of lima beans, but they were surprisingly good in this dish. The tomatoes and chicken really helped to balance out the flavor.


Khan Armani
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I especially liked the combination of flavors from the chicken, tomatoes, and lima beans.


Siphindile Ngcobo
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This chicken casserole is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. The lima beans and tomatoes add a nice pop of flavor and color. I served it with rice and a side salad, and it was a hit with my family.