A quick and easy dinner that nevertheless packs a nutritional punch is just what you need after a long week. The chicken in this tomato and olive casserole is tender and zesty, making it ideal for a busy family or single person. It’s likely you already have all the items on hand, including chicken, in your pantry and freezer. You may put your own spin on things and show your creative side.
Tomato chicken casserole suggestions
The only time-consuming part of this recipe is browning the chicken on both sides. Spruce up the sauce with some chilli flakes or a teaspoon of medium curry if you like things on the spicy side. Instead of masking the other flavours, it will enhance them and give them depth. After you’ve prepared the sauce, you may brown the chicken in the oven to allow the tomato sauce get to know the chicken and impart a more nuanced flavour.
Tomato chicken casserole with olives is one of the go-to recipes for when you need a comforting, nutritious, and flavorful recipe to serve your family on a busy weeknight.
Tomato chicken casserole recipe
Course: Main
Cuisine: Global
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
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4-8 chicken pieces
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salt and black pepper
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3 tbsp. oil
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4 large tomatoes
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1 clove garlic
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each fresh thyme and basiI
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250ml white wine
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12 black olives, seeded
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1 tsp chopped parsley
Method
- Season the chicken pieces well. Heat the oil and fry the chicken for 20 minutes, turning often until brown on all sides.
- Transfer to an oven-proof dish, cover and continue to cook in the oven for 10 minutes at 180°C.
- For the sauce
- Skin the tomatoes and chop them finely. Peel and crush the garlic. Fry in the remaining fat, adding the thyme, basil and wine. Bring to boil. Cook gently until soft. Add the olives and mix well.
- Arrange the chicken on a serving dish. Pour the sauce over and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with salad.
Notes
- You can use canned tomatoes for the sauce.