Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Bake
Introduction
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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dinner recipe? This creamy chicken and vegetable bake is a perfect dish for a weeknight dinner. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you’ll have a mouth-watering meal ready in no time.
If you need it to cook quicker try using chicken pieces or smaller chicken breasts so it can cook quicker.
Simple Steps
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a large oven-proof dish, combine sliced carrots and chopped onion.
- Add a stock cube and 1 cup of boiling water.
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of Italian herb seasoning.
- Add 150g of cream cheese and stir all of it until melted and smooth.
- Place 2 pieces of chicken breast in the oven-proof dish and pour some of the creamy sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle with salt to taste.
- Bake in the oven for 40 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through.
- Make sure the chicken is cooked through and adjust cooking time if required. Serve hot and enjoy!
Ingredients List
- 2 medium-sized carrots, sliced
- 1/2 small onion, sliced
- 1 stock cube
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
- 150g cream cheese
- 2 pieces of chicken breast
- Salt to taste
Ingredient Swap Ideas
- Use different types of vegetables, such as zucchini or bell peppers, in place of carrots.
- Substitute chicken breast with chicken thighs or pork chops.
- Use Greek yogurt or sour cream instead of cream cheese for a lighter sauce.
Side Dish Suggestions
- Roasted potatoes: slice potatoes thinly and roast in the oven with olive oil and salt until crispy.
- Garlic bread: slice a baguette and spread garlic butter on each slice. Bake in the oven until crispy.
- Green salad: toss together mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and a vinaigrette dressing for a light and refreshing side dish.
- Rice or pasta cooked as per the instructions.
Creamy Chicken and Vegetable bake
Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dinner recipe? This creamy chicken and vegetable bake is a perfect dish for a weeknight dinner. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you'll have a mouth-watering meal ready in no time.If you need it to cook quicker try using chicken pieces or smaller chicken breasts so it can cook quicker.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized carrots sliced
- 1/2 small onion sliced
- 1 stock cube
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
- 150 g cream cheese
- 2 pieces of chicken breast
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a large oven-proof dish, combine sliced carrots and chopped onion.
- Add a stock cube and 1 cup of boiling water.
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of Italian herb seasoning.
- Add 150g of cream cheese and stir all of it until melted and smooth.
- Place 2 pieces of chicken breast in the oven-proof dish and pour some of the creamy sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle with salt to taste.
- Bake in the oven for 40 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through.
- Make sure the chicken is cooked through and adjust cooking time if required. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Ingredient Swap Ideas:
- Use different types of vegetables, such as zucchini or bell peppers, in place of carrots.
- Substitute chicken breast with chicken thighs or pork chops.
- Use Greek yogurt or sour cream instead of cream cheese for a lighter sauce.
- Roasted potatoes: slice potatoes thinly and roast in the oven with olive oil and salt until crispy.
- Garlic bread: slice a baguette and spread garlic butter on each slice. Bake in the oven until crispy.
- Green salad: toss together mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and a vinaigrette dressing for a light and refreshing side dish.
- Rice or pasta cooked as per the instructions.