Country Captain
Country Captain is a flavorful chicken dish with a delightful blend of spices and sweetness from currants or raisins. This comforting casserole combines tender chicken with tomatoes, almonds, and a hint of curry, making it perfect for a family dinner or a cozy gathering. Served over rice, it’s a satisfying meal that anyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 chicken, cooked in salted water ⓘ
- 2 medium onions, chopped ⓘ
- 1 bell pepper, chopped ⓘ
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil ⓘ
- 1 tsp. powdered thyme ⓘ
- 2 (1 lb.) cans tomatoes, cut up ⓘ
- 1/2 c. currants or raisins, soaked in chicken stock ⓘ
- 1 small can or pkg. blanched almonds
- 1 tsp. salt ⓘ
- 2 tsp. curry powder ⓘ
- 1 tsp. sugar ⓘ
- 1/8 tsp. red pepper ⓘ
- 1 clove garlic ⓘ
Instructions
- Saute onions, garlic, and bell pepper in olive oil.
- Add tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the rest of the ingredients (spices and seasonings).
- Cook for 10 minutes.
- Add chicken.
- Transfer to a casserole and bake, uncovered, in a 350° oven for 45 minutes.
- Add soaked currants and almonds.
- Serve with or over rice.
- Can freeze.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
638
kcal
32% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).