Almost One Pot Chicken Casserole Recipe

Ingredients for Almost One Pot Chicken Casserole

• Whole Chickens
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Fresh Ground Pepper
• Vegetable Oil
• Garlic Cloves
• White Pearl Onions
• Button Mushrooms
• 1/2 cup chopped fennel
• 1 cup chicken broth
• Fresh Tomato
• Italian Seasoning
• 4 slices bacon
• White Potatoes
• Broccoli Florets

How to Make Almost One Pot Chicken Casserole

1. Place 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces) in a large plastic bag with 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Shake well to coat the chicken evenly.
3. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven or oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add chicken and cook uncovered for 4-5 minutes per side, until browned.
5. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
6. Add 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 medium onion (chopped), 8 oz sliced mushrooms, and 1/2 cup chopped fennel to the pan. Cook for 7 minutes, or until softened.
7. Stir in 1 cup chicken broth, 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 tsp Italian seasoning, and 1 tsp fennel seeds. Return chicken to the pan.
8. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
9. While the chicken simmers, cook 4 slices bacon in a separate skillet until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, reserving 1 tbsp bacon grease.
10. Dice 1 lb potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces. Microwave for 5 minutes. Then sauté in the bacon grease until tender (about 5-7 minutes).
11. Microwave 1 head broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
12. Add the cooked potatoes, broccoli, and crumbled bacon to the chicken mixture.
13. Stir to combine and cook for another 3-5 minutes to heat through.
14. Serve hot over cooked rice or mashed potatoes.