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Baked Apple and Cheddar Chicken Casserole
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • 9x9 baking dish
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 medium apples, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and lightly grease a 9x9 baking dish.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened.
  • Add the chicken pieces and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the chicken is lightly browned on all sides.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the chicken mixture and stir to coat. Slowly pour in the chicken broth and milk, stirring until the sauce thickens.
  • Stir in the thyme along with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the skillet from heat.
  • Layer half the sliced apples in the bottom of the baking dish. Spoon half the chicken mixture over the apples. Repeat with the remaining apples and chicken mixture.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheddar evenly over the top. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges bubble.

Notes

Slice the apples thin so they soften evenly during baking without turning mushy. If you want a bit more crunch on top, add a handful of crushed crackers under the cheese layer before baking. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for two days and reheat best in a 350-degree oven to restore the cheese texture.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: 9x9 baking dish, Large skillet, Mixing spoon