CHICKEN CASSEROLE ONE POT | CATAPLANA

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: cream of chicken soup

Homemade sauce can be lower in sodium and preservatives.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still melting well.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Turkey is leaner, while canned chicken is budget-friendly.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa adds protein, while bulgur is often less expensive.

Introduce the dish and the cooking method using a cataplana.

Discuss the ingredients needed for the chicken cataplana.

Prepare the chicken thighs by opening them up and making cuts to ensure even cooking while keeping the bone in.

Add a little olive oil to the bottom of the cataplana.

Layer chopped onion at the bottom of the cataplana.

Place the chicken thighs on top of the onions with the skin facing down.

Add another layer of onions over the chicken.

Season the chicken with a little salt.

Add red and green bell peppers over the onions and chicken.

Layer potatoes over the peppers.

Add bay leaves and whole garlic cloves on top for flavor.

Layer carrots and tomatoes on top of the other ingredients.

Add remaining onions and peppers on top of the layers.

Season with additional salt and other spices as needed.

Cooking Techniques

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