Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Casserole

Experience the delightful fusion of flavors in this Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Casserole, a recent favorite in my household. Perfectly balancing meat and vegetables, this dish offers a delectable taste that exceeds expectations.

You can easily adapt it to a vegetarian version by omitting the chicken.

Ingredients
Any vegetables
1 kg
peppers, carrots, potatoes, broccoli, onions, mushrooms, etc.
Chicken legs
1 kg
Vegetable oil
3 tbsp
Salt and pepper
1 tsp
to taste, plus additional favorite herbs
White onion
1 piece
Butter
50 g
White flour
2 tbsp
Milk
600 ml
Yellow cheese
100 g
grated
Step by step
Step 1

Prepare the vegetables by cleaning, washing, and chopping them into moderately sized pieces.

Place them in a deep baking tray, drizzle with oil, season with ground pepper and dried parsley (optional), and mix well.

Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Casserole - Step 1
Step 2

Clean the chicken legs and season them with salt and pepper.

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Step 3

Arrange the seasoned chicken amongst the vegetables in the baking tray.

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Step 4

Cover the tray with a lid or aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) for about 45 minutes.

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Step 5

After 45 minutes, remove the covering and continue baking to allow browning.

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Step 6

Approximately 15 minutes before the baking ends, start preparing the white sauce.

In a pan, sauté the finely chopped onion in butter, then add flour and cook for an additional minute while stirring.

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Step 7

Gradually add milk to the pan, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

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Step 8

Smooth out any lumps if present. Season the sauce with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.

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Step 9

Ensure the vegetables are well-cooked and browned before pouring the sauce over them.

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Step 10

Evenly distribute the sauce over the vegetables and chicken in the tray, then top with grated cheese.

If the sauce has thickened, reheat and stir before pouring.

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Step 11

Return the tray to the oven for another 15-20 minutes to brown the cheese.

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Step 12

Serve the casserole immediately or allow it to cool in the oven for 10 minutes.

Enjoy the delicious Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Casserole, a dish that's as visually appealing as it is tasty.

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Quantity: 2 kg (6-8 servings)
Prep time:
150 min
Difficulty: intermediate
Ready in: 60 min