Spinach and chicken bake with creamy white sauce and crispy toasted crumbs – delicious flavours are packed into this protein-rich baked casserole recipe. It is easy to make, flavourful and a crowd-pleaser. It is a perfec one-dish dinner!
Prep Time20mins
Cook Time15mins
Total Time35mins
Course: Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6servings
Author: Hirra Pervaiz
Ingredients
4tbspButter
4tbspAll-purpose flour
1/2CupCream
2CupsMilk
1/2tspSalt or to taste
1/2tspBlack pepper or to taste
1/4tspWhite pepper
1/2CupChicken Broth optional
1 1/2CupShredded Chicken boiled
1CupSpinach chopped and blanched
3Medium Potatoesboiled and mashed
1/2CupGrated cheddar cheese
1/2CupBreadcrumbs or as needed
Melted butter to drizzle
Instructions
In a large pot melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and mix well until foamy
Now slowly add in milk and stir continuously to avoid any lumps. Let it boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thicken.
Remove the pot from heat and mix in cream, salt, black pepper and white pepper. Mix well
Add chicken, spinach and potatoes to the mixture mix. Now add the chicken broth gradualy and mix well again. (check for the consistency before adding the entire cup of broth, the mixture shouldn't be too runny)
Let the mixture simmer for another 2 minutes. Turn off heat and taste check
Transfer the mixture in a casserole dish. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and top with bread crumbs. Drizzle some melted butter on the crumbs.
Pop the dish in the oven for about 8-10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and crumbs are golden brown.