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Tasty Italian Chicken Bake

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Tasty Italian Chicken Bake

Description

A lovely comfort food, so full of flavor with an Italian theme...and as my Italian niece's husband always says--its that little bit of garlic and olive oil that makes the meal!

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :45 Min

Cook Time : 1 Hr 30 Min

Total Time : 2 Hr 15 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 6
  • 2 olive oil
  • 9 skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 onions
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 4 smoked ham
  • 420g chunky tomato and basil pasta sauce
  • 1 celery
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon mixed Italian herbs (with chili flakes)
  • 1⁄2 dry white wine
  • 2 chicken stock cubes
  • 1 tomato puree
  • 1 hot water
  • salt and pepper

Directions

  • Strip skin off the chicken - leaving in the thigh bone ( for extra flavor) and dust with flour.
  • Preheat oven to 180-190C or microwave.
  • Heat oil in a large fry pan, and when hot add the chicken and brown slowly. turning as needed.
  • Place in a large oven-proof dish or casserole.
  • Add the Onions, garlic, ham, celery, and peppers to the fry pan and cook for a few minutes, stirring.
  • Add the wine, chicken stock cubes, Italian herb seasoning - salt and pepper and extra water to the fry pan.
  • Once boiled, add to the chicken. Place in an oven for 1 1/2 hours or microwave first on high until the dish starts bubbling, then set on 30% for 40 minutes.
  • Serve with new potatoes or rice and vegetables of your choice.
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