Chipotle Chicken and Bell Pepper Casserole Recipe

Name: Chipotle Chicken and Bell Pepper Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 7-ounce can chipotle chiles in adobo, chiles stemmed and seeded, adobo reserved; 12 whole chicken legs; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 2 red bell peppers; 1 1/2 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth; 1 pound tomatilloshusked, washed and coarsely chopped; 1 large tomato, coarsely chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 6 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 cup chopped cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

One 7-ounce can chipotle chiles in adobo, chiles stemmed and seeded, adobo reserved
12 whole chicken legs
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 red bell peppers
1 1/2 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
1 pound tomatilloshusked, washed and coarsely chopped
1 large tomato, coarsely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 scallions, thinly sliced
1 cup chopped cilantro leaves

1
In a food processor, puree the chipotles and adobo until smooth.
2
Put the chicken legs on a large rimmed baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
3
Coat the legs thoroughly with the puree.
4
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
5
Preheat the oven to 350.
6
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil until shimmering.
7
Add 4 of the chicken legs to the skillet, skin side down, and brown over moderate heat, about 4 minutes per side.
8
Transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet.
9
Wipe out the skillet and repeat with the remaining oil and chicken legs.
10
Wipe out the skillet again.
11
Melt the butter in the large skillet.
12
Add the onion and green pepper and cook over moderately low heat until lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
13
Meanwhile, roast the red peppers directly over a gas burner or under a preheated broiler, turning occasionally, until charred all over.
14
Transfer the peppers to a plate and let stand for 10 minutes.
15
Discard the charred skin, stems and seeds and cut the red peppers into 1/2-inch dice.
16
Add the chicken stock to the onion and green pepper and simmer over moderate heat for 5 minutes.
17
Add the tomatillos, tomato, garlic, cayenne and the roasted red peppers and simmer over moderate heat for 10 minutes.
18
Season the sauce with salt and pepper and pour into 2 large baking dishes.
19
Set the chicken legs on top of the sauce, skin side up.
20
Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the chicken is deeply browned and cooked through.
21
Scatter the scallions and cilantro over the chicken and serve.

969

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

126

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.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 7-ounce can chipotle chiles in adobo, chiles stemmed and seeded, adobo reserved, 12 whole chicken legs, Salt and freshly ground pepper, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Chicken and Bell Pepper Casserole 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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Chipotle Chicken and Bell Pepper Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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