Chicken and Vegetable Casserole Recipe:
Chicken and vegetable casserole is both a delicious and healthy meal option. This recipe offers the perfect combination of fresh vegetables and chicken meat. Moreover, it’s quite easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice even for novice cooks. Here’s the chicken and vegetable casserole recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves of garlic (finely chopped)
- 2 carrots (julienned)
- 1 eggplant (cubed)
- 1 zucchini (julienned)
- 1 bell pepper (optional, chopped)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
- 2 tomatoes (grated or diced)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions:
- Start by cutting the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and set them aside.
- Heat a large skillet or pot over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Once the olive oil is hot, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté the onions until they become translucent.
- Add the chicken breast pieces to the sautéed onions and cook them until they turn white.
- Add the julienned carrots, cubed eggplant, julienned zucchini, and optionally chopped bell pepper to the chicken. Sauté all the vegetables for a few minutes.
- Sprinkle paprika, cumin powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper over the mixture. Stir all the ingredients.
- Pour in the chicken broth or water into the pot and stir.
- Finally, add the grated or diced tomatoes to the pot.
- Cover the pot with a lid and simmer the dish over low heat for about 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables become tender.
- At the end of the cooking time, add the chopped fresh parsley and stir.
- Serve your chicken and vegetable casserole hot. You can optionally serve it with rice or bread.
Chicken and vegetable casserole is a healthy and flavorful meal option that also presents a colorful presentation that will appeal to your eyes. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or special gatherings. Enjoy your meal!
