
Cazuela de Ave
Cazuela de Ave is a traditional Chilean chicken casserole made with chicken, vegetables, and spices.
Ingredients
- Fresh parsley (2 tablespoons, chopped)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Oregano (1 teaspoon)
- Cumin (1 teaspoon)
- Paprika (1 teaspoon)
- White wine (1/2 cup)
- Chicken broth (2 cups)
- Tomatoes (2, diced)
- Potatoes (4, peeled and diced)
- Carrots (2, sliced)
- Green bell pepper (1, sliced)
- Red bell pepper (1, sliced)
- Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
- Onion (1, chopped)
- Chicken thighs (6, bone-in and skin-on)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.
- Heat a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken thighs, skin side down, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, carrots, and potatoes. Cook until the vegetables are slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, white wine, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Return the chicken thighs to the pot, nestling them into the vegetable mixture.
- Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 60 minutes • Calories: 400 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 30g • Protein: 25g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 5g