PARTY CASSEROLE

Party Casserole image

I've been making this vegetable dish for years and recently added the chicken to make it a one-pan meal. It never fails to get raves from men and women alike!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 cup water
2 cups sliced zucchini , cut 1/4 inch slices
1 package (14 ounces) frozen baby carrots or 3 cups fresh baby carrots
5 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream or milk
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon dill weed, divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash nutmeg
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) small whole onions, drained
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large skillet, bring chicken and water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes on each side (chicken will not be completely cooked). Remove chicken from cooking liquid and place down the center of an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; set aside. , Cook zucchini and carrots in cooking liquid for 5 minutes or until zucchini just begins to soften; drain and set aside. In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter; stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Stir in cream until smooth. Add bouillon, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon dill, pepper and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. , Spoon 1/2 cup sauce over chicken. Add the zucchini, carrots and onions to remaining sauce. Spoon along sides of baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs, cheese, walnuts and remaining dill. , Spoon over chicken and vegetables. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until topping is browned and sauce is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 calories, Fat 29g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 657mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 38g protein.