celtic chicken, leek and broccoli casserole

Name: Celtic Chicken, Leek and Broccoli Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: UK/Ireland
Ingredients: 4 - skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" cubes; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) dried thyme leaves; 1 cup - low-sodium chicken stock; 1 pound(s) fresh leeks, chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 pound(s) broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces; 1/2 cup - breadcrumbs (french or panko breadcrumbs recommended); 2 ounce(s) whisky (optional)

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Vickie Parks

Renton, WA

Updated on Apr 29, 2017

This is a traditional Celtic recipe that's healthy and low in fat. It's common throughout the "Celtic fringe" (Brittany, Cornwall, Wales, Isle of Man, Ireland and Scotland). So it's quite common to see dozens of different versions of this recipe, because most Celtic families have their favorite way of preparing this dish. This is perhaps one of the more typical variations.

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 1 Hr 15 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 - skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 cup - low-sodium chicken stock
1 pound fresh leeks, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup - breadcrumbs (french or panko breadcrumbs recommended)
2 ounces whisky (optional)

How To Make celtic chicken, leek and broccoli casserole

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray; set aside.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a large skillet and add chicken. Season with salt and thyme, and cook 3 to 4 minutes (just enough to lightly sear the chicken - it will cook further in a later step).
Step 3

In a saucepan over medium heat, bring chicken stock to a light boil. Add leeks, garlic and broccoli, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 5 minutes.
Step 4

Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish, stirring in the cooked chicken and whisky (if using). Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top.
Step 5

Cover the dish with foil, and bake for 1 hour. Remove foil, turn heat to broil, and leave baking dish in oven for about 4 or 5 minutes more, just enough to brown the chicken and vegetable tips.
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