Creamy Vegetable and Chicken Bake
What Started it all:
250ml cream, 285g corn, 700g baked beans, 345g jarred green beans, 455g jarred peas, 200g mushroom sauce, tomato soup, gouda cheese, parmesan cheese, precooked chicken drumsticks, zucchini, eggplant, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheese mix, butter, olive oil
This hearty and flavorful bake combines a medley of vegetables, creamy sauces, and tender chicken drumsticks, topped with a delightful blend of cheeses. It's an easy and satisfying dish that's perfect for a family dinner. Let's get cooking!
Ingredients
- 250 ml cream
- 285 g corn (canned or frozen)
- 700 g baked beans (canned)
- 345 g jarred green beans, drained
- 455 g jarred peas, drained
- 200 g mushroom sauce
- 400 ml tomato soup
- 150 g gouda cheese, grated
- 100 g parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 precooked chicken drumsticks
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 medium eggplant, diced
- 200 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 150 g shredded cheese mix
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream, mushroom sauce, and tomato soup. Stir until well blended.
- Add the corn, baked beans, green beans, peas, zucchini, eggplant, and cherry tomatoes to the bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and mix until all the vegetables are coated with the sauce.
- In a large oven-safe baking dish, pour half of the vegetable and sauce mixture.
- Place the precooked chicken drumsticks evenly over the mixture in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining vegetable and sauce mixture over the chicken drumsticks, ensuring they are well covered.
- Sprinkle the gouda cheese, parmesan cheese, and shredded cheese mix evenly over the top.
- Drizzle olive oil over the cheese layer and dot with small pieces of butter.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- After 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
This creamy vegetable and chicken bake is a comforting dish that brings together a variety of flavors and textures. It’s perfect for a cozy family meal and can easily be adjusted to suit your taste. Enjoy your delicious creation!