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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 Time25 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: English
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 296kcal

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

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C (390 Fahrenheit)
  • 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.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil to a grill pan and cook the chicken until brown.
  • Bring 1 litre of salted water to the boil and boil the Brussels sprouts for 15 minutes or until they are tender.
  • Drain the water and place them in an ovenproof dish.
  • Add the cooked chicken and grate some parmesan and cheddar cheese on top.
  • Chop the walnuts and scatter them over.
  • In a pan, melt a knob of butter and add the plain flour, mixing well until you get a thick paste.
  • Add the milk and stir continuously until the sauce thickens.
  • Add the dijon mustard and pour the mixture over the sprouts, walnuts and chicken.
  • Grate some more cheese on top.
  • Season well with black pepper and bake in the oven for 15 minutes until the cheese has melted.

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Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 412mg | Potassium: 701mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1690IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 2mg