Tavuklu Patates Tavası (Turkish Chicken and Potato Casserole)
A comforting Turkish one-pan chicken and potato casserole with peppers, tomato, and warm spices, finished with a quick bake for golden color and deep flavor.
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken diced
- 3 potatoes chopped
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- 2 red peppers chopped
- 2 green peppers chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tea glass hot water ~120 ml
Instructions
- In a large pan, add the chopped potatoes, onion, and crushed garlic.
- Add the diced chicken. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, red peppers, and green peppers.
- Add the tomato paste, salt, black pepper, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Mix well to coat everything.
- Pour in the hot water and stir. Cover and cook over low heat for 25-30 minutes, until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish (skip if your pan is oven-safe).
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is golden and vegetables are fully cooked.
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Great served with crusty bread or a cucumber-tomato salad. Leftovers keep 3-4 days in the fridge.