Low-Fat Potato Chicken Casserole
A comforting and hearty one-pot meal featuring tender chicken and potatoes in a creamy, low-fat cheese sauce. This simple stovetop casserole comes together quickly for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Alkuperäinen resepti: Forkin
- Kokonaisaika
- 55 min
- Annoksia
- 4
- Vaikeustaso
- Keskitaso
- Annosta kohti
- 560 kcal
Allergeenitiedot: saattaa sisältää seuraavia: selleri ja maito. Tarkista aina ainesosien pakkaukset, jos sinulla on allergia.
Esivalmistelut
Ainesosat
Ainesosat
- 700 gpotato, peeled and cut into 2cm cubes
- 500 gboneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 kplyellow onion, finely chopped
- 120 gcelery, chopped
- 1 rklcanola oil
- 500 mllow-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tldried thyme
- 0,5 tlsalt
- 0,25 tlblack pepper, freshly ground
- 20 gcornstarch
- 120 mlskim milk
- 60 gnonfat milk powder
- 60 gpimento, drained and chopped
- 80 glow-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
garnish
- 1 hyppysellinenturmeric, for garnish(valinnainen)
Välineet
large skillet · whisk · cutting board · knife · small bowl · large pot or dutch oven
Valmistusohje
Vaihe vaiheelta
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, skim milk, and nonfat milk powder until no lumps remain. Set the slurry aside.
Noin 2 min
Kokin vinkki: Preparing the slurry first ensures it's ready to go when you need to thicken the sauce.
- 2
Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot or Dutch oven and pour in the chicken broth.
Noin 1 min
- 3
Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the potatoes are nearly tender when pierced with a fork.
Noin 12 min
Kokin vinkki: Don't overcook the potatoes at this stage, as they will continue to cook with the other ingredients.
- 4
While the potatoes are cooking, heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Noin 2 min
- 5
Add the chicken pieces to the hot skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides.
Noin 6 min
- 6
Add the chopped onion and celery to the skillet with the chicken. Sauté for another 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Noin 5 min
- 7
Transfer the cooked chicken and vegetable mixture from the skillet into the pot with the simmering potatoes.
Noin 1 min
- 8
Stir in the chopped pimentos and dried thyme.
Noin 1 min
- 9
Give the cornstarch slurry a quick whisk, then slowly pour it into the pot while stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
Noin 1 min
Kokin vinkki: Constant stirring is key to a smooth, creamy sauce.
- 10
Continue cooking and stirring gently over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes until the sauce has noticeably thickened.
Noin 5 min
- 11
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the shredded low-fat cheddar cheese until it has completely melted into the sauce.
Noin 1 min
- 12
Season with salt and black pepper to your taste.
- 13
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with a sprinkle of turmeric, if using.
Noin 5 min
Kokin vinkki: Resting allows the sauce to set slightly and the flavors to meld.
Annosta kohti
Ravintoarvot
- Kalorit
- 560kcal
- Proteiini
- 57,1g
- Hiilihydraatit
- 50,1g
- Rasva
- 13,6g
- Kuitu
- 5,2g
- Sokeri
- 12,7g
Arvio perustuu reseptin ainesosamääriin. Arvot voivat vaihdella tuotemerkkien ja korvaavien ainesosien mukaan.
Säilytä hyvänä
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of milk or broth if it has thickened too much.