Slow-Cooked Chicken & Bacon Casserole
with Potato Mash & Veggies
- Gluten
- Milk
Here’s a dish that will teleport you back in time — a chicken casserole. Slow-cooked in herbs and spices these chicken drumsticks will be devoured in no time. Complete the dish with a buttery mash and a variety of veggies for a dinner that might even rival Nans'! *The current labour shortages have impacted availability of ingredients across the entire food supply chain. As such, what you receive may be slightly different to what’s pictured. Don’t worry, your recipe will be just as delicious!*
Ingredients
1
carrot
1 stalk
celery
1 bag
herbs
1 packet
diced bacon
1 packet
chicken drumsticks
1 sachet
Chicken-Style Stock Powder
2
potato
1 bag
baby spinach leaves
1 sachet
Aussie Spice Blend
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
1 cup
boiling water
1 tbs
plain flour
(Contains: Gluten; )
40 g
butter
(Contains: Milk; )
2 tbs
milk
(Contains: Milk; )
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. Boil the kettle. • Roughly chop carrot and celery. Pick herb leaves. • In a large ovenproof saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook diced bacon, breaking up with a spoon, until golden, 6-7 minutes. Transfer to bowl.
• In a large bowl, combine chicken drumsticks, the plain flour and a pinch of salt and pepper. • Return saucepan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook chicken in batches, until golden, 3-4 minutes each side.
TIP: The chicken will finish cooking in the oven.
TIP: The chicken will char slightly in the pan, this adds to the flavour!
• To the saucepan with chicken, add bacon, carrot, celery, herbs, Aussie spice blend, chicken-style stock powder, the boiling water and a pinch of pepper. • Cover saucepan with lid or tightly with foil. Bake for 30 minutes. • Remove foil, then bake, uncovered, for a further 45 minutes.
TIP: If you don't have an ovenproof saucepan, transfer mixture to a baking dish instead!
• When the chicken has 30 minutes cook time remaining, bring a medium saucepan of salted water to the boil. • Peel potato, then cut into large chunks. Cook potato in the boiling water until easily pierced with a fork, 12-15 minutes. Drain and return potato to the pan. • Add the butter and milk to potato and season generously with salt. Mash until smooth. Cover with a lid to keep warm.
TIP: Save time and get more fibre by leaving the potato unpeeled!
• When the casserole is done, add baby spinach leaves and stir until wilted.
• Divide potato mash between bowls. • Top with slow-cooked chicken and bacon casserole. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many loved this hearty winter meal, praising its delicious taste and comforting flavours. Some found it a bit salty; consider reducing bacon or seasoning.
- Ease of prep: While some enjoyed the slow-cooking process, others suggested using a slow cooker or pressure cooker for convenience.
- Suggestions: Consider using chicken breast or thighs instead of drumsticks for easier eating. Try adding extra vegetables like zucchini or bok choy.
- Next-day meals: The casserole keeps well, with some customers enjoying leftovers for lunch the following day.
- Texture: For a thicker consistency, try reducing the water or cooking uncovered for longer.
