Spanish Chicken Casserole

Method

Step one

Preheat the oven to 170°C fan.

Step two

In a large non-stick frying pan heat the olive oil over a medium-high heat.

Step three

Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.

Step four

Working in batches, fry until browned all over and place in an oven proof casserole dish with fitting lid.

Step five

Fry the onion and garlic for 2 – 3 minutes, sprinkle in the flour and stir well and continue to cook for 1 minutes, pour in the chicken stock and mix well. Pour into the casserole dish.

Step six

Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, smoked paprika, potatoes and chorizo to the casserole dish.

Step seven

Give the casserole a good stir and place in the oven covered.

Step eight

Cook for 45 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking.

Step nine

Remove from the oven, taste and season accordingly.

Step ten

Finish with black olives and freshly chopped parsley.

(Please ensure food is cooked through and piping hot throughout before serving).