Chunky Minestrone Chicken Casserole

This is from Coles, a great one pot dinner...I love it when you save on dishes!!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  red capsicum, diced (bell pepper)
• 1  zucchini, diced
• 1  teaspoon  prepared minced garlic
• 1  kg chicken thigh, bone in
• 2  cups  chicken stock
• 400  g diced tomatoes
• 2  cups pasta shells
• 400  g  beans, drained & rinsed (four bean mix)
• 1⁄4 cup  tomato paste with garlic & herbs
• 200  g  mixed mushrooms, sliced
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Heat 1 tblsp oil & add capsicum, zucchini & garlic, cook for 2 mins or until vegetables are tender.
2. Heat remaining oil in a separate pan & add chicken pieces, cook 3-4 mins each side or until golden.
3. Add stock, tomatoes and pasta, stir well & cover with a lid, cook over medium heat for 15 minutes.
4. Add drained beans, tomato paste, mushrooms & capsicum mixture, cook uncovered for a further 5 mins or until casserole is hot, you may need to add a little water if sauce is too thick.
5. Stir in chopped parsley & serve.