MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE

PREP: 30 MINUTES ----- BAKE: 1 HOUR ----- SERVINGS: ~6

• 3 chicken quarters (legs preferred)
• 4-5 medium potatoes
• 6 shallots (may substitute with pearl onions or small onions)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 lemon
• 8 cloves of garlic
• 1 teaspoon crushed rosemary
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon crushed black pepper
• 1 tablespoon cooking olive oil

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)

2. Clean chicken and remove excess fat (leave the skin on)

3. Peel and cut potatoes into 1/2 inch thick circles

4. Peel shallots or onions and garlic

5. Slice 1/2 of the lemon and squeeze the juice of the other half

6. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well to cover evenly

7. Bake covered in the oven for 40 minutes. Remove cover and bake for an additional 20 minutes. Broil for 5 minutes if needed.