Chunky Minestrone Chicken Casserole

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 red capsicum, diced (bell pepper)
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 teaspoon prepared minced garlic
• 1 kg chicken thigh, bone in
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 400 g diced tomatoes
• 2 cups pasta shells
• 400 g beans, drained & rinsed (four bean mix)
• 1/4 cup tomato paste with garlic & herbs
• 200 g mixed mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Recipe

• 1 heat 1 tblsp oil & add capsicum, zucchini & garlic, cook for 2 mins or until vegetables are tender.
• 2 heat remaining oil in a separate pan & add chicken pieces, cook 3-4 mins each side or until golden.
• 3 add stock, tomatoes and pasta, stir well & cover with a lid, cook over medium heat for 15 minutes.
• 4 add drained beans, tomato paste, mushrooms & capsicum mixture, cook uncovered for a further 5 mins or until casserole is hot, you may need to add a little water if sauce is too thick.
• 5 stir in chopped parsley & serve.