Get potato gratin and smothered chicken in the same baking dish with this easy casserole that uses quick microwaved roux for a yummy cream sauce so delicious your family will think you slaved over it for hours.
Chicken, Cauliflower and Potato Bake
- Prep Time 30 min
- Total 1 hr 30 min
- Servings 6
- Ingredients 14
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb russet or Yukon gold potatoes (about 2 large), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 small head cauliflower (about 2 lb), thick stalk discarded, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 package (20 oz) boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 6 thighs)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Grated rind and juice of 1 medium lemon
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz)
- 1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread potatoes evenly in dish. Top with cauliflower. Rub chicken thighs with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the red pepper; place in single layer on top of cauliflower.
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Step2In large microwavable bowl, place 2 tablespoons of the butter. Microwave uncovered on High 30 to 90 seconds or until melted. Stir in flour; microwave 30 to 90 seconds longer or until thickened. Stir in cream, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Microwave uncovered 1 to 2 minutes or until bubbling at edges. Stir in cheese. Mixture will be thick. Spread evenly over casserole.
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Step3In small microwavable bowl, place remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Microwave uncovered on High 30 to 90 seconds or until melted. Stir in grated lemon peel and bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole.
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Step4Bake uncovered 50 to 55 minutes or until cauliflower and potatoes are tender, bread crumbs are golden brown and juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Top with parsley. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
580
Calories
34g
Total Fat
33g
Protein
35g
Total Carbohydrate
5g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 580
- Calories from Fat
- 310
- Total Fat
- 34g
- 53%
- Saturated Fat
- 20g
- 99%
- Trans Fat
- 1g
- Cholesterol
- 190mg
- 63%
- Sodium
- 1330mg
- 55%
- Potassium
- 770mg
- 22%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 35g
- 12%
- Dietary Fiber
- 2g
- 10%
- Sugars
- 5g
- Protein
- 33g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 20%
- 20%
- Vitamin C
- 30%
- 30%
- Calcium
- 35%
- 35%
- Iron
- 10%
- 10%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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