Greek Style Chicken Casserole Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Chicken legs4
 Olive oil2 Tablespoon
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm), minced
 Onion1 , chopped
 Tomatoes1 Can (10oz)
 Tomato sauce1 Can (10oz)
 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken stock 50 mL
 1/4 tsp each salt, granulated sugar and dried oregano 1 mL
 Pepper1 Pinch
 Macaroni1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Black olives12
 1/2 Ib feta cheese, rinsed and crumbled 250 g
 Parsley2 Tablespoon, chopped

Directions

Separate chicken legs at joints; wipe dry.
In Dutch oven, heat oil over medium high heat; saute chicken until browned all over, 8 to 10 minutes.
Set aside.
Pour off all but 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the fat.
Add garlic and onion; cook for about 3 minutes or until softened.
Stir in tomatoes, breaking up with wooden spoon.
Add tomato sauce, wine, salt, sugar, oregano and pepper;ered, for 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened.
Return chicken to pan; cover and cook over medium low heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced.
Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling salted water, cook macaroni for about 8 minutes or until tender but firm; drain.
Stir macaroni and olives into chicken mixture.
Sprinkle with feta and parsley; bake in 425°F (220°C) oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until feta has melted.
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