Country Captain Casserole

This Country Captain Casserole recipe has been around for years. Not sure of its origins or how they came up with the name for this recipe. But I finally decided to make it, with a few tweaks, and I was surprised at how good it was.

There’s tons of flavor in this casserole thanks to the apple, curry, and raisins. If you like curry, then I would suggest you give this one a try.

Recipe Tip

Don’t you hate it when raisins get stuck together in a big clump? To unstick the raisins, wet your hands with a little water then work the raisins apart.

An alternative to using chicken broth is Better Than Bouillon. I often use it when I don’t have broth on hand.

Now while the Country Captain Casserole recipe below has you cook the chicken ahead of time, you could easily use pre-cooked chicken (like you would find at Costco). You just won’t need to do step 1.

How to Handle Raw Chicken

• Leave the chicken in the fridge until ready to use.
• Be careful of dripping juices. Clean up immediately.
• Do not wash raw chicken (prevents cross-contamination).
• Wash all utensils and cutting boards.
• Wash your hands after handling raw chicken.

I’ve made this recipe both ways and it always turns out great. You can serve this dish on a bed of white rice like we did this time, or alone, on noodles or even use it in a Burrito! It doesn’t really matter how you enjoy this recipe, the flavor is just awesome.

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Country Captain Casserole

This Country Captain Casserole recipe has been around for years. There’s tons of flavor in this casserole thanks to the apple, curry and raisins.

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Prep TimePrep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook TimeCook Time 1 hour hr

Total TimeTotal Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Author Chef Rodney

Servings 8

Calories 344 kcal

Equipment

• Dutch Oven

Ingredients

 

• 2 Tbsp Olive oil
• 3 ½ lbs Chicken, cubed
• 1 Tsp Olive Oil
• 2 Yellow Onion, chopped
• 1 Granny Smith Apple, cored and chopped
• 1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped
• 3 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated
• 3 Tbsp Curry Powder
• ½ Tsp Ground Black Pepper
• ¼ Tsp Ground Cumin
• 28 oz Tomato Puree
• 14 ½ oz Low Sodium Chicken Broth
• ½ Cup Raisins
• 1 Tsp Salt
• ¼ Cup Fresh Parsley, chopped

Instructions

 

• In a Dutch oven, heat 2 Tbsp of oil over medium high heat until very hot. Add chicken and cook until golden brown. Transfer chicken to a bowl and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. In same Dutch oven, heat 1 tsp of oil over medium high heat. Add onions, apple, green pepper, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
• Stir in curry powder, black pepper, and cumin. Cook 1 minute. Add tomato puree, broth, raisins, salt, and chicken. Heat to boiling over high heat. Boil 1 minute.
• Cover and place in oven. Bake 1 hour. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Notes

→ I recommend wearing disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition

Calories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 20gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 873mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 890IUVitamin C: 34.3mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 4mg

Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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