Hairy Bikers Old Fashioned Chicken Casserole Food

OLD FASHIONED CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Mix flour, salt and pepper in a bag, add the chicken and shake to coat well.
• Brown a few pieces at a time in the butter in a skillet.
• Remove to a 3 QT baking dish, reserving the drippings.
• Add the carrots, potatoes and onions to the baking dish.
• Pour the chicken broth over and add the thyme.
• Bake, covered at 350*F for 45 minutes.
• Stir 6 TBs flour into the reserved drippings, adding additional butter if necessary.
• Cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until medium brown, stirring constantly.
• Stir in the milk.
• Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
• Season to taste with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
• Pour the gravy over the chicken and vegetables and bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes longer.
• Garnish with parsley and serve.

GRANDMA'S CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place chicken breasts in a large pot; cover with water. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool, 5 to 10 minutes. Chop into small pieces.
• Mix chicken, canned vegetables, chicken soup, sour cream, water chestnuts, onion, and Cheddar cheese in a large bowl. Pour into a large baking dish. Sprinkle crushed crackers over the top and dot with butter.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the filling starts to bubble and the topping browns, about 30 minutes.