SOUTHERN CHICKEN CASSEROLE 
1 (2 1/2 - 3 lb.) chicken, cut up
1/2 lb. bacon
4 med. potatoes, pared
1 lg. onion, thinly sliced
1 tsp. poultry seasoning
1 tsp. salt & pepper
1/2 c. chopped shallots
Green onions or sliced onions
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Wash and dry chicken. In Dutch oven, fry bacon until crisp. Remove bacon. Add chicken, browning well on both sides. Remove to a 2 quart casserole dish as pieces brown. Cut potatoes lengthwise into 3 slices. Add to bacon fat. Brown on both sides. Remove and place on top of chicken. Top potatoes with onions, sprinkle with poultry seasoning, salt, pepper, shallots and parsley. Top with bacon. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

You can add 2 cups fresh green beans, broccoli, cauliflower or squash to this dish if desired. Layer extra vegetables on top of chicken before adding potatoes and onions.

 

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