Creamy Chile and Chicken Casserole

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.


Creamy Chile and Chicken Casserole Photo
Creamy Chile and Chicken Casserole
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
3
tablespoons butter, divided

2
jalapeño peppers,* seeded and finely chopped

2
tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2
cup heavy cream

1
cup chicken broth

1
cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

1
cup (4 ounces) shredded Asiago cheese

1
stalk celery, chopped

1
cup sliced mushrooms

1
yellow squash, chopped

1
red bell pepper, chopped

12
ounces diced cooked chicken breast

1/4
cup chopped green onions, including some green parts

1/4
teaspoon salt

1/4
teaspoon black pepper

1/2
cup sliced bacon-Cheddar flavored almonds



 
Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. For cheese sauce, melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium saucepan. Add jalapeño peppers; cook and stir over high heat 1 minute. Add flour; stir to make paste. Add cream; stir until thickened. Add broth; stir until smooth. Gradually add cheeses, stirring to melt. Set aside.

2.
Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet. Add celery, mushrooms, yellow squash and bell pepper. Cook and stir over high heat 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat. Stir in chicken, green onions, salt and pepper. Stir in cheese sauce.

3.
Spoon mixture into shallow 2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake 10 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and hot.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1/6 of total recipe
Fiber 2 g
Carbohydrate 8 g
Cholesterol 121 mg
Saturated Fat 17 g
Total Fat 35 g
Calories from Fat 67 %
Calories 464
Protein 30 g
Sodium 789 mg
Dietary Exchange:
Fat 4-1/2
Meat 4
Starch 1/2


This recipe appears in: Chicken

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