Description
Indulge in the warmth of German Chicken Spätzle Casserole, a dish that combines tender chicken, fluffy spätzle noodles, and a creamy sauce, all topped with a golden-brown layer of melted cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this easy-to-make casserole evokes nostalgia and brings everyone together around the dinner table. Dive into this comforting recipe and savor every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, diced
- 1 cup spätzle noodles
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Mix in spätzle noodles until well-coated with the sauce.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Let rest for five minutes before serving; garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg