Chicken Bacon and Butter Bean Casserole

Method

Make it happen

1. 01

   Heat the oil in a large heavy lidded casserole on medium-high heat; use this one pot for all browning and simmering.

2. 02

   Brown bacon and chicken in same pot; soften onion and carrots, add flour, then stock and thyme.

3. 03

   Simmer covered for 25 minutes until chicken cooks through; add beans for final 8 minutes.

4. 04

   Keep the pan at a gentle simmer, never a hard boil; top up a little water if the sauce becomes too thick before the meat is tender.

5. 05

   Check the meat is thoroughly cooked and tender, taste the gravy and ladle into bowls.