Description
A hearty casserole with tender chicken, sweet apple cider, and cooked apples, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 4 chicken legs
- 2 cups apple cider
- 2 apples, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large oven-safe pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then add it to the pot, browning on all sides.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Pour the apple cider into the pot, scraping up any brown bits.
- Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and transfer to the oven.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- While the chicken is baking, heat a skillet over medium heat and fry the apple slices until golden and tender.
- Serve the chicken hot, topped with fried apple wedges and fresh thyme if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, scrape the brown bits from the pot after removing the chicken. Check the chicken temperature to ensure it’s fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, French recipe, comfort food, easy dinner