Chicken, Cider and Apple Casserole

A classic chicken breast casserole simmered with cider, apples, and root vegetables for a comforting family meal.

Healthy Chicken Main Course Casserole Cider

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

464.1

kcal / serving

1856.4 kcal total

Carbs

18.6g

per serving

74.3 g total

Fat

28.1g

per serving

112.5 g total

Protein

29.7g

per serving

118.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

tbsp

Flour

Seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper

Dairy

Butter

Fruits

piece

Apple

One large or two small, peeled and sliced

Liquids

175

Chicken Stock

Or vegetable stock

175

Dry Cider

Meat

piece

Chicken Breast

Boneless but skin-on ideally

NutsSeeds

0.5

tsp

Thyme

Fresh, finely chopped

pinch

Salt

To taste

pinch

Black Pepper

To taste

OilsFats

tbsp

Light Olive Oil

Vegetables

piece

Onion

Large, sliced

piece

Carrot

Large, sliced

stalk

Celery

Trimmed and sliced

Method

Heat a casserole pan over moderately high heat and add 15ml of oil and 12.5g of butter.

Fry chicken skin-side down for 3 minutes, then the other side for 2 minutes.

Remove chicken, clean the pan, and add the remaining oil and butter.

Cook the sliced onion, carrot, and celery under a lid for 5 minutes.

Pat the chicken breasts dry and coat them in seasoned flour.

Stir in thyme, leftover flour, 175ml stock, 175ml cider, and sliced apples.

Return chicken to the pan and simmer covered for 40 minutes.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.