Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
6 servings
60 minutes
Chicken and broccoli casserole is an exquisite blend of French gastronomy and home comfort. This recipe embodies the tenderness of chicken fillet, the rich texture of broccoli, and a creamy sauce that binds them together. Egg noodles add a special softness to the dish, while a generous amount of cheese creates an appetizing golden crust. The French are renowned for turning simple ingredients into true culinary masterpieces, and this casserole is proof of that. It is perfect for a family dinner or a cozy evening with loved ones. The flavor combines light creaminess with spicy notes of rosemary and turmeric, as well as the natural freshness of broccoli. The casserole is not only hearty but also healthy – an ideal balance of nutrition and sophistication. It can be served with a light salad or a glass of white wine.
1
Put water on the broccoli, add the florets - boil for 5 minutes.
- Broccoli: 300 g
2
At the same time, place the chicken fillet on the heat, adding enough water to barely cover it. Cut one onion in half and add it in, along with a bay leaf and salt to taste. Boil for 15 minutes from the moment it starts boiling.
- Chicken breast fillet: 1 piece
- Onion: 2 heads
- Bay leaf: to taste
- Spices: to taste
3
While these ingredients are boiling, we make the sauce. Sauté the onion (1 head) in butter, then add milk (or cream, but it will be richer) and after a couple of minutes — flour and spices (I added salt, pepper, rosemary, turmeric). Add flour to taste, but don't make the sauce too thick. Simmer for a couple of minutes, then add a cup of chicken broth and one raw egg.
- Onion: 2 heads
- Butter: 50 g
- Milk: 200 ml
- Wheat flour: 50 g
- Spices: to taste
- Chicken broth: 100 ml
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
4
We cook the egg noodles but do not fully cook them.
- Egg noodles: 500 g
5
Mix chopped broccoli, sliced fillet, egg noodles, and sauce in a baking dish, then top with cheese - the more cheese, the better.
- Broccoli: 300 g
- Chicken breast fillet: 1 piece
- Egg noodles: 500 g
- Cheese: to taste
6
Bake in the oven for 40 minutes (first at 180, then increase the temperature for the cheese to form a crust).
