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Chicken casserole with broccoli

Chicken pieces are fried, with blanched broccoli and cream sauce in the form and cooked under Gouda. Blanch broccoli only for a short time and do not fry the chicken completely so that both remain juicy in the oven. Cauliflower replaces broccoli, mountain cheese gives the surface more spice.

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

Prepare chicken casserole properly with broccoli

Blanch broccoli for a short time and do not fry the chicken completely, so that both remain juicy in the oven. Chicken pieces are fried, with blanched broccoli and cream sauce in the shape and cooked under Gouda. Cauliflower replaces broccoli, mountain cheese gives the surface more spice.

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Recipe

Chicken casserole with broccoli

Fry chicken pieces, with blanched broccoli and cream sauce in the form and cook under Gouda. Blanch broccoli only for a short time and do not fry the chicken completely so that both remain juicy in the oven.

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare ingredients

    Chicken breast: dice. Gouda: rub. Onion: dice.

  2. 2

    Prepare

    Chicken pieces are fried, with blanched broccoli and cream sauce in the form and cooked under Gouda.

  3. 3

    Check for doneness

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

  4. 4

    Serving

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

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Chicken casserole with broccoli

Important for chicken casserole with broccoli

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

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Cauliflower replaces broccoli, mountain cheese gives the surface more spice.

Nutrition per serving

590kcal
18.0 gCarbohydrates
42.0 gProtein
38.0 gFat

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

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Chicken casserole with broccoli

Weigh chicken breast, prepare broccoli and prepare cream separately. Start the main cooking process for chicken casserole with broccoli only afterwards.

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

Cool chicken casserole quickly with broccoli. Note when reheating: blanch broccoli only briefly and do not fry the chicken completely so that both remain juicy in the oven. Only heat up once.

Cauliflower replaces broccoli, mountain cheese gives the surface more spice.

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