BUBBLING BROWN CHICKEN
By ivlnoonan
Ingredients
- 1 lb. chicken breasts
- 3 tomatoes, seeded and sliced
- 2 teas basil, dried (or 1/4 C/ fresh)
- 2 teas parsley, dried (or 1/4 C/ fresh)
- 2 1/12 tbs. margarine
- 2 1/12 tbs. flour
- 1 C. milk
- 1/3 C. chicken stock, cooled
- 1/8 teas. nutmeg, grated (optional)
- 1/2 teas. each of salt & pepper
- 1 C. cheese, grated (cheddar or swiss)
- 1/3 C. breadcrumbs
Details
Servings 4
Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Put the chicken in a pot and add just enough water to cover.
Boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 mins.
Step 2
Remove the chicken from the pot and cool in the stock
Step 3
When cooled, removed and shred or cut into slices. Reserve stock.
Step 4
Combine parsley and basil and set aside
Step 5
In a saucepan, melt the margarine over MED and whisk in flour.
Cook 1 min. ensuring it does not brown
Step 6
BECHAMEL SAUCE
Whisk in milk, stock, nutmeg, salt & pepper.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat and cook 2 - 3 mins. until smooth
Step 7
In a greased pan, layer half the tomatoes, half the basil mixture and half the chicken mixture.
Repeat layers
Step 8
Spread bechamel sauce over the top
Step 9
Sprinkle with cheese and breadcrumbs
Step 10
Cover pan and cook at 350° for 40 mins.
Cook till golden
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Chef Tips and Tricks
These Cheesy Cauliflower Pizza Cups are just what you need when snack o'clock rolls around!
Ingredients
Makes 6
- 1/2 cauliflower head
- 8 eggs for cauliflower mix
- Pepper
- Salt
- 4-6 cups shredded cheese
- 6 slices salami
- 6 tbsp pizza Sauce
Method
- Boil diced cauliflower in salted water until tender.
- Blend, then transfer to mixing bowl.
- Mix in 2 eggs, pepper and 2 cups of shredded cheese
- Share the cauliflower mixture out between 6 ramekins, forming little cups
- Add 1 cup of shredded cheese
- Bake for 25 min at 375°F
- Add a slice of salami, a tbsp of pizza sauce, and one raw egg to each ramekin
- Top with cheese and return to oven for 7 min at 375°F
- Serve, and enjoy!
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