Summery chicken and pancetta stew recipe
Cooked in a zesty yogurt and tarragon sauce, this succulent chicken casserole is bursting with fresh veggies and smoky pancetta, perfect for a long al fresco evening.
See method- Serves 4
- 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook
- 502 calories / serving
- Freezable
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 x 750g pack Willow Farms chicken drumsticks
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 celery stick, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, sliced
- 65g smoked pancetta cubes
- 600ml chicken stock
- 100g frozen peas
- 400g tin cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 tbsp yogurt
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- ½ x 30g pack mint, finely chopped
- ½ x 30g pack fresh tarragon, finely chopped
- crusty bread, to serve (optional)
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 2090kJ 502.0kcal
- Fat
- 34g
- Saturates
- 11g
- Salt
- 2.0g
- Sugars
- 5g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 16.6gProtein 32.2gFibre 6.2g
Method
- Heat half the oil in a casserole or large lidded pan set over a medium-high heat. Season the chicken and add to the casserole or pan. Sear for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden. Remove and set aside until needed.
- Heat the remaining oil in the casserole or pan. Add the onion and celery with a pinch of salt. Cook for 5 minutes, or until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and pancetta and cook for a further 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the casserole or pan and pour over the stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, loosely cover and leave to simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the peas and beans and cook for a further 3 minutes. Add the yogurt, lemon zest and juice, and herbs, and stir until everything is heated through. Serve with crusty bread for mopping up the juices, if you like.
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Freezing and defrosting guidelines
Cook as instructed and allow to cool completely. Then transfer to an airtight, freezer-safe container, seal and freeze for up to 1-3 months. To serve, defrost thoroughly in the fridge overnight before reheating. To reheat and serve, place on medium heat, stirring occasionally until the dish is heated through.
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