Old Fashioned Chicken Casserole

Submitted by MarieRynr

"From the homemade gravy to the pinch of nutmeg, this is great comfort food for any occasion."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 35mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup flour
• salt and pepper
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 (4 lb) chicken, cut up or (4 lb) chicken breasts
• 6 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 8 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 onions, peeled and chopped
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 sprig thyme
• 6 tablespoons flour
• 3 cups milk
• freshly grated nutmeg
• parsley, to garnish

directions

1. Mix flour, salt and pepper in a bag, add the chicken and shake to coat well.
2. Brown a few pieces at a time in the butter in a skillet.
3. Remove to a 3 QT baking dish, reserving the drippings.
4. Add the carrots, potatoes and onions to the baking dish.
5. Pour the chicken broth over and add the thyme.
6. Bake, covered at 350*F for 45 minutes.
7. Stir 6 TBs flour into the reserved drippings, adding additional butter if necessary.
8. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until medium brown, stirring constantly.
9. Stir in the milk.
10. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
11. Season to taste with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
12. Pour the gravy over the chicken and vegetables and bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes longer.
13. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Reviews

[ValeLovesFlorida]

We just loved this casserole! Simple to prepare this comfort food really tickled our fancy!

 

[LifeIsGood]

Very good all-in-one meal. We enjoyed this recipe. I loved the fact that it was easy and a one-dish meal. Thanks!

 

[Bev I Am]

Wonderful and very simple for such a full and satisfying meal! I used 2 pounds of boneless and skinless chicken breast and 1 pound of bone-in thighs, new red potatoes and baby carrots. I did not have a thyme sprig, so substituted a sprinkling of crushed dried thyme. My veggies were not tender in the time specified, so I allowed it to stay in the over for another 30 minutes or so. I will be making this again, MarieAlice! Thank you so much for posting :)

 

[Laurie and Roger]

Everyone loves it! Delicious and very hearty. A great winter time meal. We use skinless, boneless chicken breasts and it works great. A clove of garlic thrown in would be good too. This is definately a keeper!!

 

[Elmotoo]

Oh this is sooooo good. My 5yo had 2 helpings. I might try boneless thighs so as not to have to mess w/bones next time. This is a great recipe - thank you!!