CHEESY CHICKEN AND SQUASH CASSEROLE
Leftover chicken combines with yellow squash, onions, and a tasty cheese sauce in this comforting casserole. My son is not really fond of squash, but the aromas of the well seasoned sauce caught his interest, and he enjoyed his dinner. A crusty bread and a tossed salad will complete your menu.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 1/2-quart baking dish and set aside.
- Bring about 5 cups of lightly salted water to a boil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add squash, onion, parsley, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring back to a boil and cook over medium heat until squash is fork-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and discard parsley sprigs and bay leaf. Lightly press squash to remove additional liquid, then set aside.
- Wipe out the saucepan and return to the heat. Melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Sprinkle in flour and stir, working out any lumps, until flour and butter start to bubble, about 2 minutes. Gradually stir in milk and heat to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until sauce thickens, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Remove sauce from heat and stir in seasoned salt, Worcestershire sauce, and nutmeg. Drizzle 2 tablespoons into the egg yolks, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Repeat with 2 additional tablespoons. Drizzle warmed eggs slowly back into the saucepan and stir until sauce is smooth. Stir in 1/2 of the Gruyere cheese and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place well drained squash and onion into the prepared baking dish. Top with chicken. Pour sauce over chicken and squash and stir gently to coat.
- Combine 2 teaspoons butter, remaining Gruyere cheese, and bread crumbs for the topping. Spread evenly over the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the top is browned and bubbly, about 35 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 153.3 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 445.3 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
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Antar Dhar
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.
BALOCH 302
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the casserole turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the squash was cooked perfectly.
Ganesh Jarkal Creation
[email protected]This casserole was a little too cheesy for my taste, but my family loved it. I think I'll try using less cheese next time.
Nami
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of squash, but I loved this casserole. The cheese and chicken really helped to balance out the flavor of the squash.
Abdulhudu Bassit
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Shery Elfalaky
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Samirsamir12 Samir
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the casserole turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the squash was cooked perfectly.
Timothy Perdue
[email protected]This casserole was a little too cheesy for my taste, but my family loved it. I think I'll try using less cheese next time.
Rajon Hossen
[email protected]I made this casserole for my picky eaters and they all loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.
Mohammad Alif hossain
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of squash, but I loved this casserole. The cheese and chicken really helped to balance out the flavor of the squash.
Tariq Mahmood
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Jikita Brantley
[email protected]I made this casserole for my family and they loved it! It was a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.
Bishnu Bagale
[email protected]This is a delicious and easy-to-make casserole. I love the combination of chicken, squash, and cheese.
Justice Andrew
[email protected]I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and squash.
Vela Jane
[email protected]This is my new go-to comfort food recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.
Fahmeeda Akhlaq
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. The leftovers were even better the next day.
Elizabeth Mullah
[email protected]This cheesy chicken and squash casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and the ingredients were affordable and easy to find. The casserole was cheesy, creamy, and flavorful. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the squash was cooked