Chicken and Peas Au Gratin Casserole

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

Two words: yummy, easy!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Chicken and Peas Au Gratin Casserole

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 cups cubed skinless

boneless chicken

4 cups torn bread pieces

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

¼ cup butter

melted

2 cups frozen peas

¼ cup butter

½ cup all-purpose flour

3 cups milk

2 teaspoons salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear 5 to 7 minutes; drain and set aside.

Step 3

Toss the bread pieces Cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup melted butter together in a bowl; spread about half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer the peas and chicken atop the bread layer.

Step 4

Melt 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir the flour milk salt and pepper into the melted butter. Cook and stir the sauce until smooth and thick 5 to 7 minutes. Pour over the casserole. Top with the remaining bread mixture.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until the top begins to brown 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Chicken and Peas Au Gratin Casserole

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 443.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 29.6g 59%

Carbohydrates: 24.8g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 7.2g

Fat: 24.8g 38%

Saturated Fat: 12.8g 64%

Cholesterol: 103.8mg 35%

Vitamin A Iu: 1460IU 29%

Niacin Equivalents: 15.9mg 122%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 29%

Vitamin C: 7mg 12%

Folate: 63.6mcg 16%

Calcium: 258.2mg 26%

Iron: 2.4mg 14%

Magnesium: 47.2mg 17%

Potassium: 393.7mg 11%

Sodium: 994.5mg 40%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 29%

Calories From Fat: 223.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.