Chicken in a pot in the oven
Description
If you ask me what's so great about this chicken dish, I'd answer without a hint of doubt — everything! The combination of ingredients — chicken, mushrooms, potatoes, onions, sour cream — is classic. The cooking method is one of the easiest and at the same time healthiest: you don't need to spend a lot of time at the stove, and the result is an almost diet-friendly meal. You can serve it both for everyday family dinners and on festive occasions. In short, this recipe for chicken baked in a casserole dish in the oven has plenty of advantages. You can use either chicken fillet or a whole chicken (in the ingredients list I specify the latter). The first option requires less effort, but cooking with a whole chicken tastes better — the bones add richness and aroma that you simply can't expect from fillet. Just chop the meaty parts of the bird (legs and breast) into small pieces, about 2-3 per serving. It's better to remove the skin. And use the back and wings later to make broth! The only thing to keep in mind is that the casserole dishes with this chicken need to stay in the oven about 15–20 minutes longer.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Cut the chicken meat into small cubes.
- 2
Step 2
Finely chop the pre-soaked dried mushrooms. Do not discard the soaking liquid—it will be needed!
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Step 3
Mix the mushrooms with the peeled and chopped onions and potatoes.
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Step 4
Fill the pots with the mixture of mushrooms and vegetables to about half. Place the chicken on top.
- 5
Step 5
Salt, pepper, and pour a few spoons of sour cream into each.
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Step 6
Pour in the mushroom broth, cover with lids, and place the pots in the oven. Temperature - 180°C, baking time - about 1 hour. Serve the finished dish either in the pots or transferred onto individual plates. Don't forget to sprinkle with chopped herbs!;)