Vegetable and Chicken Casserole Recipe 🥘
Overview:
This hearty Vegetable and Chicken Casserole is a delightful dish, perfect for chilly winter nights. It’s a versatile recipe that allows you to substitute the chicken with your preferred meat or even omit it altogether. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite. Plus, it’s easy to prepare and budget-friendly!
Recipe Details:
- Name: Vegetable and Chicken Casserole
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Servings: Varies
Ingredients:
- 2 carrots
- 1 onion
- 3 potatoes
- 1 cup green beans
- 1 chicken (you can use chicken breasts or any other preferred cut of chicken)
- 1 chicken stock cube
- Water (enough to cover the ingredients)
- Gravy granules (optional, for thickening)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Peel all vegetables and chop them into bite-sized pieces. |
| 2 | Place the chopped vegetables and chicken into a large casserole dish. |
| 3 | Crumble the chicken stock cube over the ingredients and stir to distribute evenly. |
| 4 | Pour enough water into the dish to cover the ingredients. |
| 5 | Preheat your oven to 150-200 degrees Celsius (300-390 degrees Fahrenheit). |
| 6 | Cover the casserole dish with a lid or aluminum foil. |
| 7 | Place the dish in the preheated oven and cook for approximately 2 hours, or until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through. |
| 8 | Once cooked, remove the casserole from the oven and check the consistency. If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can sprinkle in some gravy granules and stir until the desired thickness is achieved. |
| 9 | Serve the Vegetable and Chicken Casserole hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy! |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 899.4
- Fat: 46.7g
- Saturated Fat: 13.3g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
- Sodium: 265.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 54.9g
- Fiber: 11.2g
- Sugar: 7.1g
- Protein: 64.6g
Tips and Variations:
- Feel free to customize this casserole by adding your favorite herbs and spices, such as thyme, rosemary, or paprika, to enhance the flavor.
- If you’re short on time, you can use frozen vegetables instead of fresh ones. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- For a vegetarian version, simply omit the chicken and use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for longer storage. Just reheat before serving.
Keywords:
Poultry, Vegetable, Meat, European, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours, Easy, Inexpensive
Enjoy your comforting Vegetable and Chicken Casserole! 😋🍲
