Casserole with chicken fillet, spinach, carrots and cheese

5 servings

90 minutes

Casserole with chicken fillet, spinach, carrots and cheese is a refined dish of European cuisine that combines the tenderness of chicken meat, the freshness of spinach, the sweet note of carrots and the creamy taste of cheese. This casserole is rooted in European gastronomic traditions that value harmony of flavors and textures. The combination of ingredients creates a rich and intense flavor while smoked bacon adds a spiciness. The casserole is perfect for a cozy family dinner and can be served as a standalone dish or with a light salad. During baking, the bacon becomes crispy and the cheese melts, uniting all layers together. The dish is not only delicious but also nutritious, filling you with warmth and comfort.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 807.3
• Proteins: 61.7g
• Fats: 58.2g
• Carbohydrates: 7.3g

Ingredients

• Cheese: 350 g
• Chicken fillet: 500 g
• Spinach: 400 g
• Carrot: 400 g
• Smoked bacon: 400 g
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Paprika: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Put a pot of salted water on the fire. Once it boils, add the spinach and cook for 5-10 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the carrot into strips. Place a pan on the heat, pour in oil, and fry the carrot until golden.

   Required ingredients:

   • Spinach: 400 g
   • Carrot: 400 g
   • Salt:  to taste

2. After 5-10 minutes, remove the spinach from heat, drain the water, and let the spinach dry.

   Required ingredients:

   • Spinach: 400 g

3. Grate the cheese on a fine grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cheese: 350 g

4. We take chicken fillet and beat it well to make thin layers. We sprinkle salt, sugar, and paprika to taste on the beaten fillet.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 500 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Paprika:  to taste

5. We take the mold. If it's silicone, there's no need to grease it with oil. First, we lay the bacon so that the bottom and sides are covered and can be folded over. Then we place the beaten fillet with the seasoned side down on top of it. We sprinkle salt, pepper, and paprika on top. Then we add carrots, then spinach, then cheese. We continue this until filled.

   Required ingredients:

   • Smoked bacon: 400 g
   • Chicken fillet: 500 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Paprika:  to taste
   • Carrot: 400 g
   • Spinach: 400 g
   • Cheese: 350 g

6. Once the form is filled, we fold the edges of the bacon upwards. We place more bacon on top to cover the holes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Smoked bacon: 400 g

7. Bake in the oven at 180 degrees for 45 minutes.