Halal Chicken and Brussels Sprouts Casserole

Halal Chicken and Brussels Sprouts Casserole is a comforting midnight dish that combines tender chicken with roasted Brussels sprouts in a creamy, savory sauce. This hearty casserole is topped with a golden breadcrumb layer, making it a delightful meal for late-night cravings.

Halal Chicken and Brussels Sprouts Casserole
40 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
American
520 kcal

Ingredients

  • Halal chicken breast - 300 grams, diced
  • Brussels sprouts - 200 grams, halved
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Onion - 1 small, diced
  • Heavy cream - 120 ml
  • Grated Parmesan cheese - 50 grams
  • Breadcrumbs - 30 grams
  • Salt - 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Dried thyme - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the diced Halal chicken breast to the skillet, season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried thyme, then cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. In a separate pot, blanch the halved Brussels sprouts in boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  5. In the skillet with the chicken, stir in the blanched Brussels sprouts and heavy cream. Mix well and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Transfer the chicken and Brussels sprouts mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly on top.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with a drizzle of olive oil, then sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the casserole.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
  9. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 520
  • Protein: 40 g
  • Carbs: 30 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg
  • Total Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in protein from chicken, aiding muscle repair and growth.
  • Brussels sprouts are high in fiber, promoting digestive health.

Tags

AmericanHalalMidnight