Chicken in Béchamel Sauce
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. For the chicken with béchamel sauce recipe, you can use either boiled or previously fried chicken fillet. This dish makes an excellent choice that pairs perfectly with any side dish. Serve the finished dish at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. In a high-sided skillet or saucepan, melt the butter.
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Step 2
2. Add the sifted flour in small portions to the melted butter. Constantly stirring, bring to a smooth, lump-free consistency.
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Step 3
3. Gradually pour in the milk in a thin stream. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg. The chicken with béchamel sauce will be more flavorful at home with spices or herbs de Provence, for example. Simmer the sauce slightly until thickened.
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Step 4
4. In this case, a ready-cooked chicken, shredded into fibers, is used. Additionally, this simple recipe for chicken in béchamel sauce is enhanced with fried mushrooms. The cheese should be grated on a medium grater.
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Step 5
5. Combine the chicken with mushrooms and add to the sauce. Mix everything well. Lightly grease a heatproof dish with oil and spread the mixture evenly. Sprinkle with grated cheese and place in a preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, until the top becomes golden and appetizing.
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Step 6
6. Let the finished dish cool slightly, cut into portion pieces, and sprinkle with fresh herbs. This is a version of how to prepare chicken in béchamel sauce. You can taste and see how it turned out.