Chilli Chicken Cauldrons (Halloween)

English_Rose's Note:

These delicious mini chicken casseroles are perfect party warmers - just serve in mugs or bowls.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 45 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
• 1 large onion , cut into chunks
• 6 large chicken fillets , cut into pieces
• 1 ½ lbs arrabiata pasta sauce
• 15 ounces kidney beans in chili sauce
• 3 large bell peppers (mixed colours)
• warm crusty bread , to serve

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a large, deep heatproof casserole dish and fry the onion for 5 minutes Add the chicken pieces and cook over a medium heat, stirring all the time until lightly browned.
2. Stir in the pasta sauce and 1 cup water. Season well, then partially cover and simmer for 40 mins, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the kidney beans and diced peppers and cook, uncovered, for a further 20-25 mins until the peppers are tender.
4. Serve in mugs or bowls with warm crusty bread.