Layered vegetable casserole with chicken
6 servings
45 minutes
Layered vegetable casserole with chicken is a cozy dish of Russian cuisine that combines the tenderness of chicken fillet, the juiciness of zucchini, and the rich flavors of carrots and onions. Thanks to the cream, the casserole acquires a creamy texture, while the cheesy crust adds an appetizing aroma and crunch. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or festive table. The origins of the casserole can be found in Russian culinary traditions where vegetables and meat were baked in layers for better flavor combinations. The casserole is nutritious yet light due to the use of zucchini that adds freshness. It can be served with herbs and sour cream sauce to highlight its delicate flavor. The taste of this dish is harmonious: the softness of cream is balanced by the spiciness of spices and a slight acidity from balsamic vinegar.
1
Finely chop the chicken fillet (can be minced), marinate in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar (can be replaced with lemon juice), add pepper, your favorite spices, garlic, and let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
- Chicken fillet: 200 g
- Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Balsamic vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Spices: to taste
- Garlic: 1 clove
2
Cut the carrot into thin strips (can be grated), chop the onion finely.
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Onion: 1 piece
3
Sauté chicken fillet with carrots and onions in a heated pan for 10-15 minutes, then add cream and simmer for another 10 minutes (to evaporate excess liquid).
- Chicken fillet: 200 g
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Onion: 1 piece
- Cream 10%: 100 ml
4
Cut the zucchini into rings or slices (about 0.5 cm thick), salt them, and fry in a pan (preferably a grill) for 2 minutes on each side (you can lightly grease the pan with olive oil).
- Zucchini: 2 pieces
- Salt: to taste
5
Lay a layer of zucchini at the bottom of the baking dish (I have 3 layers, so you can divide all the zucchini into 3 parts), then a layer of fried chicken, again zucchini, again chicken with vegetables, topped with the remaining grilled zucchini slices. Sprinkle grated cheese on top and place in the oven for 10-15 minutes at 200 degrees.
- Zucchini: 2 pieces
- Chicken fillet: 200 g
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Onion: 1 piece
- Cheese: 60 g