German Chicken Casserole
A hearty German-inspired casserole made with tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich bechamel sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 pounds chicken breastcut into 1-inch pieces
- ●6 slices baconcrispy, crumbled
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●1 teaspoon caraway seedsoptional
- ●2 tablespoons all-purpose flourfor thickening
- ●4 tablespoons butterunsalted
- ●2 cups bechamel saucehomemade or store-bought
- ●1 cup grated cheddar cheesedivided
- ●1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheesedivided
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 3
In the same skillet, cook the chopped onion over medium heat until softened.
- 4
Add the caraway seeds (if using) and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through.
- 6
In a separate saucepan, make the bechamel sauce according to package instructions or by melting 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat, whisking in 2 tablespoons of flour, and gradually adding 1 cup of milk, whisking constantly.
- 7
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, bacon, cooked onion mixture, and bechamel sauce. Mix well to combine.
- 8
Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 9
Top with 1/2 cup of grated cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup of grated mozzarella cheese.
- 10
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 11
Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- 12
Return to oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.