Chicken Basque

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
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A comforting one-dish bake with tender chicken, creamy tomato sauce, and roasted vegetables.
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Chicken Basque is a rustic, comforting casserole that transforms simple ingredients into a deeply satisfying meal. The chicken simmers gently in a rich sauce made from condensed tomato soup and dry white wine, absorbing savory flavors as it cooks. Tender strips of eggplant and earthy quartered mushrooms meld perfectly with the sauce, while diced green peppers add a subtle crunch and freshness. This dish is ideal for busy weeknights when you want a hearty, homemade dinner without the fuss. Serve it hot, straight from the oven, for a warm and inviting family feast that feels both nostalgic and delicious.

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Chicken Basque

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 813.8

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Chicken Basque is a rustic, comforting casserole that transforms simple ingredients into a deeply satisfying meal. The chicken simmers gently in a rich sauce made from condensed tomato soup and dry white wine, absorbing savory flavors as it cooks. Tender strips of eggplant and earthy quartered mushrooms meld perfectly with the sauce, while diced green peppers add a subtle crunch and freshness. This dish is ideal for busy weeknights when you want a hearty, homemade dinner without the fuss. Serve it hot, straight from the oven, for a warm and inviting family feast that feels both nostalgic and delicious.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
  2. Season the chicken parts with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the shortening in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Brown the chicken pieces on all sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  5. Transfer the browned chicken to a greased 3-quart casserole dish.
  6. Pour off excess fat from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon.
  7. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  8. Stir in the condensed tomato soup, dry white wine, diced green pepper, quartered mushrooms, and eggplant strips.
  9. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer for 2 minutes to combine flavors.
  10. Pour the vegetable and sauce mixture evenly over the chicken in the casserole dish.
  11. Drop the bay leaf into the sauce.
  12. Cover the casserole dish tightly with foil or a lid.
  13. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  14. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  15. Discard the bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 813.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40.9g63%
Saturated Fat 11.2g56%
Cholesterol 303.0mg101%
Sodium 279.2mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 91.9g184%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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