By TasteGreatFoodie
Chicken and Potato Béchamel Bake
A simple dish that's a hearty take on classic ingredients!
Updated at: Sat, 14 Dec 2024 08:32:37 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
72
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories2825 kcal (141%)
Total Fat108.7 g (155%)
Carbs286.7 g (110%)
Sugars39.4 g (44%)
Protein177 g (354%)
Sodium2526.7 mg (126%)
Fiber34.9 g (125%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
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1.5 poundschicken breast
cubed, or prepared chicken tenders
4potatoes
large
¼ cupmilk
1onion
medium, cubed
2colored pepper
medium, cubed, optional
1 x 8 ouncecan mushrooms
drained, optional
1 cupmixed frozen veggies
1 teaspoonall spice
or seven spice
1 cupsshredded mozzarella cheese
or favorite shredded cheese
salt
to taste
pepper
to taste
2 tablespoonsunsalted butter
¼ cupunbleached all-purpose flour
1 ½ cupwhole milk
¼ teaspoonsalt
⅛ teaspoonground black pepper
Instructions
Béchamel Sauce
Step 1
In a medium pot over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
Step 2
Sprinkle in flour and whisk, 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 3
While whisking, pour in the milk. Whisk aggressively to break up any lumps.
Step 4
Continue to whisk until the sauce begins to thicken. About 2 to 4 minutes.
Step 5
Remove off of the heat and season with salt and pepper.
Potato and Chicken Bake
Step 6
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 7
Peel and boil potatoes until fork tender. Drain then place back into the pot, mash then add milk and salt. Set aside.
Step 8
Sauté in a medium skillet with a little olive oil the onions, peppers, mushrooms, and mixed frozen veggies, then season with ½ teaspoon all spice.
Step 9
For the chicken if you are using chicken breast, cube the chicken breast into small pieces then sear for 6-8 minutes with olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper. If using chicken tenders, cook based on package instructions and then cube the tenders.
Step 10
Begins layering a 9x13 Pyrex starting with mashed potatoes, then layer of veggies, then the chicken, then pour the béchamel all over. Next, top with 1-2 cups of mozzarella cheese.
Step 11
Bake for 20 minutes then broil on low for 3-4 minutes until cheese is golden.
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