Chicken Casserole With English Ale and Stilton and

Name: Chicken Casserole With English Ale and Stilton and Walnut Dumpli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces flour; salt and pepper; 8 chicken portions; 1 teaspoon dried sage; 4 ounces unsalted butter; 8 slices streaky bacon, chopped; 4 leeks, cut into 2in pieces; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 4 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 ½ cups ale; 1 teaspoon malt vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 ½ cups chicken broth; 1 bay leaf; 8 ounces turnips, peeled and chopped into chunks; 2 parsnips, peeled and chopped into chunks; 2 ounces Stilton cheese, chopped; 1 ounce walnuts, chopped; 3 34 ounces flour; 2 ounces suet; 2 egg yolks; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 pinch nutmeg (1 good grating); 1 pinch pepper

Servings: persons

2 ounces flour
salt and pepper
8 chicken portions
1 teaspoon dried sage
4 ounces unsalted butter
8 slices streaky bacon, chopped
4 leeks, cut into 2in pieces
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
4 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
1 ½ cups ale
1 teaspoon malt vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 ½ cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
8 ounces turnips, peeled and chopped into chunks
2 parsnips, peeled and chopped into chunks
2 ounces Stilton cheese, chopped
1 ounce walnuts, chopped
3 34 ounces flour
2 ounces suet
2 egg yolks
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch nutmeg (1 good grating)
1 pinch pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Season the flour generously with salt and freshly ground pepper.
3
Dust the chicken portions with the seasoned flour and sage.
4
Heat the butter in a large casserole dish.
5
Add in the chicken and brown on all sides.
6
Remove the chicken and put to one side.
7
Add the chopped bacon to the casserole dish and fry for 2 minutes.
8
Add in the leeks, carrot, celery, onion and garlic and fry gently, stirring often, for 4-5 minutes.
9
Add the chopped thyme, sugar, ale, malt vinegar and the Dijon mustard and bring to the boil.
10
Pour the chicken broth into the dish, then add the browned chicken, bay leaf, rutebaga and parsnips.
11
Cover and bake in the preheated oven for ten minutes, then reduce the heat to 275F and bake in the oven for a further 1 hour 30 minutes.
12
Meanwhile, make the dumplings.
13
Place the stilton, walnuts, flour, suet, egg yolks in a bowl.
14
Add in the salt, freshly grated nutmeg and freshly ground pepper, mixing well.
15
Combine the stilton mixture into a dough and shape into small, even-sized balls.
16
Half an hour before the casserole has completed baking, scatter the dumplings over the casserole the top and bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

1813

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

159

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces flour, salt and pepper, 8 chicken portions, 1 teaspoon dried sage, and more.

Yes, Chicken Casserole With English Ale and Stilton and Walnut Dumpli falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken Casserole With English Ale and Stilton and Walnut Dumpli

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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