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Chicken Casserole with Broccoli

Chicken pieces are fried, put into the tin with blanched broccoli and cream sauce and cooked under Gouda. Blanch broccoli only briefly and do not fry the chicken completely so that both remain juicy in the oven. Cauliflower replaces broccoli, mountain cheese adds more spice to the surface.

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Total time 55 min
Calories 590 kcal
Servings 4 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Why this recipe works

Preparing chicken casserole with broccoli

Blanch the broccoli only briefly and do not fry the chicken completely, so that both remain juicy in the oven. Chicken pieces are fried, put into the tin with blanched broccoli and cream sauce and cooked under Gouda. Cauliflower replaces broccoli, mountain cheese adds more spice to the surface.

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Recipe

Chicken Casserole with Broccoli

Chicken pieces are fried, put into the tin with blanched broccoli and cream sauce and cooked under Gouda. Blanch broccoli only briefly and do not pre-fry the chicken completely so that both remain juicy in the oven.

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare ingredients

    Chicken breast: dice. Gouda: grate. Onion: dice.

  2. 2

    Prepare

    Chicken pieces are fried, put into the tin with blanched broccoli and cream sauce and cooked under gouda.

  3. 3

    Check for doneness

    Blanch the broccoli only briefly and do not fry the chicken completely, so that both will remain juicy in the oven.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Remove the casserole from the oven as soon as the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is golden brown. Leave to rest for ten minutes before serving so that the sauce thickens.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Chicken Casserole with Broccoli

Important for chicken casserole with broccoli

Blanch the broccoli only briefly and do not fry the chicken completely, so that both will remain juicy in the oven.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Cauliflower replaces broccoli, mountain cheese adds more flavour to the surface.

Nutrition per serving

590kcal
18.0 gCarbohydrates
42.0 gProtein
38.0 gFat

Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Chicken Casserole with Broccoli

Weigh the chicken breast, prepare the broccoli and keep the cream separate, then start the main cooking process for the chicken casserole with broccoli.

Blanch the broccoli only briefly and do not fry the chicken completely, so that both will remain juicy in the oven.

Chicken casserole with broccoli cool quickly. If reheated, observe: Blanch broccoli only briefly and do not pre-fry the chicken completely, so that both will remain juicy in the oven. Heat the leftovers only once completely.

Cauliflower replaces broccoli, mountain cheese adds more flavour to the surface.

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