chicken and peas au gratin casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cups cubed skinless, boneless chicken
• 4 cups torn bread pieces
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 cups frozen peas
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. cook the chicken until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and set aside.
• toss the bread pieces, cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup melted butter together in a bowl; spread about half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. layer the peas and chicken atop the bread layer.
• melt 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir the flour, milk, salt, and pepper into the melted butter. cook and stir the sauce until smooth and thick, 5 to 7 minutes. pour over the casserole. top with the remaining bread mixture.
• bake in the preheated oven until the top begins to brown, 30 to 40 minutes.