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Ina Garten Chicken Casserole

Ina Garten Chicken Casserole: Comforting Family Favorite

Enjoy Ina Garten's Chicken Casserole, a comforting dish that's perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded or diced
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Diced
  • 2 medium Carrots Diced
  • 2 stalks Celery Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic, sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  3. Sprinkle in 1/4 cup of flour over the vegetables, stir well, and gradually whisk in 2 cups of chicken stock and 1 cup of heavy cream. Cook for another 5-8 minutes until thickened.
  4. Stir in cooked chicken, frozen peas, thyme, salt, and pepper, mixing thoroughly before transferring to a baking dish.
  5. In a bowl, combine 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, and 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan. Mix well.
  6. Pour the chicken mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly. Top with breadcrumb mixture.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
  8. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pairs well with a green salad or crusty bread. Can be customized with different veggies or proteins.

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