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Chicken and Brussel Sprout Casserole

Chicken Brussel Sprout Casserole with walnuts and bechamel sauce, a delicious and low-carb dish for the whole family. A great choice for your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner menu. It's very easy to make, and a great alternative to the plain boiled brussels.  

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 296 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 300 g Brussels sprouts
  • 1 chicken breast
  • ½ cup walnuts
  • 25 g Parmesan Cheese
  • 25 g cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon plain flour
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C (390 Fahrenheit)
  2. Cut the chicken into big strips, place it in a bag, the add paprika, salt and pepper and close the bag. Shake it so that the chicken can be coated evenly.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil to a grill pan and cook the chicken until brown.
  4. Bring 1 litre of salted water to the boil and boil the Brussels sprouts for 15 minutes or until they are tender.
  5. Drain the water and place them in an ovenproof dish.
  6. Add the cooked chicken and grate some parmesan and cheddar cheese on top.
  7. Chop the walnuts and scatter them over.
  8. In a pan, melt a knob of butter and add the plain flour, mixing well until you get a thick paste.
  9. Add the milk and stir continuously until the sauce thickens.
  10. Add the dijon mustard and pour the mixture over the sprouts, walnuts and chicken.
  11. Grate some more cheese on top.
  12. Season well with black pepper and bake in the oven for 15 minutes until the cheese has melted.

Notes

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Nutrition Information

Calories 296kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 412mg (17%) Potassium 701mg (20%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1690IU (34%) Vitamin C 65mg (72%) Calcium 242mg (24%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 296

% Daily Value*

Calories 296kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 412mg 17%
Potassium 701mg 15%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1690IU 34%
Vitamin C 65mg 72%
Calcium 242mg 24%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.