Macaroni and Chicken and Cheese Casserole
4 servings
90 minutes
Pasta casserole with chicken and cheese is a cozy dish of European cuisine, originating from traditional home recipes. It combines the tenderness of chicken meat, the creamy texture of cheese, and the rich flavor of baked vegetables, creating a harmonious and hearty treat. The egg-milk mixture soaks into the pasta, making it soft and airy, while the cheese forms a golden crust that adds an appetizing aroma. This dish is perfect for a family dinner as it is easy to prepare and its taste captivates from the first forkful. It is best served hot, complemented with fresh herbs and a light vegetable salad. Its versatility makes it an excellent choice for both everyday menus and cozy gatherings with loved ones.
1
Boil the pasta for 2-3 minutes, drain the water, and mix with oil.
- Pasta: 200 g
2
Dice the onion, grate the carrot, and slice the pepper into strips.
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Sweet pepper (capsicum): 1 piece
3
Fry the onion until golden brown.
- Onion: 2 pieces
4
Add pepper and carrot, season with salt and pepper, fry until semi-cooked.
- Sweet pepper (capsicum): 1 piece
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
5
At the end, add finely chopped garlic.
- Garlic: 3 cloves
6
Cut the meat into small pieces.
- Chicken: 250 g
7
Beat the eggs, pour in the milk, mix, add grated cheese and herbs, salt, and pepper — this is the sauce.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Milk: 300 ml
- Cheese: 100 g
- Fresh herbs: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
8
Layer in the dish: pasta, vegetables, meat, and pour with milk mixture.
- Pasta: 200 g
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Sweet pepper (capsicum): 1 piece
- Chicken: 250 g
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Milk: 300 ml
- Cheese: 100 g
- Fresh herbs: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
9
Bake for 30-40 minutes at 180 degrees.
