Somerset Chicken Casserole With Sage Dumplings
This hearty chicken and vegetable casserole is the perfect comfort food for a cozy evening at home. The tender chicken thighs are cooked in a flavorful combination of cider and stock, creating a rich and savory dish. Paired with fluffy sage-infused dumplings, this meal is sure to warm both your heart and your stomach. Serve with your favorite greens for a satisfying and delicious dinner.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- 2 onions
- 600g/1lb 5oz large waxy potatoes
- 3 carrots
- 2 parsnips
- 3 tbsp plain flour
- 200ml/7fl oz hot chicken stock
- 500ml/18fl oz dry cider
- 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
- and freshly ground saltblack pepper
- 200g/7oz self-raising flour
- 100g/3½oz suet
- 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh sagesage
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs all over with a little salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based, non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and fry for 6-8 minutes, or until deep golden-brown.
- Turn the chicken over and fry for 2-3 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Put the vegetables in the slow-cooker. Sprinkle over the flour and stir to coat. Add the chicken and pour over the stock and cider. Stir in the mustard. Cover and cook on high for 4½ hours.
- When the casserole has been cooking for about 4 hours, make the dumplings. Mix together the flour, suet and sage in a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Make a well and gradually pour in 125ml/4fl oz cold water in a thin stream, slowly bringing the dry ingredients into the pool of water and stirring using a wooden spoon until the mixture comes together as a soft, squidgy dough.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and divide it into 12 pieces. Roll the pieces into balls.
- Remove the lid from the slow-cooker and skim off any fat that has risen to the surface. Arrange the dumplings on top of the casserole and cover. Cook for 30 minutes, or until the dumplings puff up.
- Spoon the casserole and dumplings onto plates and serve with steamed kale, shredded cabbage or green beans.
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 1034kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 98g
- Fat Content: 41g
- Fiber Content: 12.5g
- Protein Content: 53g
- Saturated Fat Content: 17g
- Sugar Content: 16g
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