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Ina Garten Chicken Casserole Recipe

Ina Garten Chicken Casserole
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Chicken casserole is a one-dish meal that layers cooked chicken with a creamy sauce, vegetables, and often a crunchy topping. Ina Garten’s version elevates the classic casserole with fresh herbs, cheese, and a golden breadcrumb topping.

Ingredients

For the Casserole

  • Cooked chicken – 4 cups, shredded or diced
  • Butter – 4 tablespoons
  • Yellow onion – 1 large, diced
  • Carrots – 2, diced
  • Celery – 2 stalks, diced
  • Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
  • All-purpose flour – ¼ cup
  • Chicken stock – 2 cups
  • Heavy cream – 1 cup
  • Frozen peas – 1 cup
  • Fresh thyme – 1 teaspoon, chopped
  • Salt – 1 teaspoon (or to taste)
  • Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
  • Grated Parmesan cheese – ½ cup

For the Topping

  • Breadcrumbs – 1 cup (panko preferred)
  • Butter – 2 tablespoons, melted
  • Grated Parmesan cheese – ¼ cup
  • Chopped parsley – 1 tablespoon (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven

    • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.

Make the Sauce

    • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, cooking for 5-7 minutes until softened.

    • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

    • Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.

    • Gradually whisk in the chicken stock, ensuring no lumps form. Add the heavy cream and cook for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Combine the Ingredients

    • Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the cooked chicken, peas, thyme, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

    • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.

Prepare the Topping

    • In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, melted butter, and Parmesan cheese.

    • Sprinkle the topping evenly over the casserole.

Bake the Casserole

    • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.

Serve

    • Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Find it online: https://inagartencooks.com/ina-garten-chicken-casserole/