A rustic Italian “hunter’s-style” stew of tender chicken legs braised in a rich tomato sauce with mushrooms, red pepper, courgette, garlic and fresh basil. Spinach and cannellini beans cook in the same pot. It’s hearty, comforting and full of vegetables.
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Season the chicken with the salt and pepper. Heat the oil in the casserole over a medium-high heat and brown the chicken (4 minutes each side). Transfer to a plate.
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Turn the heat to medium. Cook the onion and red pepper until softened (5 minutes). Stir in the garlic for 1 minute, then add the mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes.
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Add the tomatoes, stock and cannellini beans. Return the chicken to the pan, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook gently for 25 minutes.
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Add the courgette, cover and simmer until the chicken is tender and cooked through with no pink meat near the bone (10–15 minutes). If you have a thermometer, it should read 75c.
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Stir in the spinach until wilted, scatter with the basil and serve.
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Storage information
Leave to cool, then cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat until piping hot all the way through. Freeze for up to 3 months; defrost overnight in the fridge and reheat until piping hot.
Tip
Bigger appetites: Serve with wholewheat pasta or a slice of crusty wholemeal bread.
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