chicken veggie bake

18 Pinches
Updated on Jan 23, 2014

My version of this delicious traditional dish is lower in fat yet high in nutrition.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • - butter-flavored cooking spray
  • 1 teaspoon butter    
  • 1 small onion, chopped    
  • 2 cups mushrooms, sliced    
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika   
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed    
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt, or more to taste  
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper    
  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables    
  • 1 cup canned chicken broth    
  • 3 cups roasted chicken breast, chopped    
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour    
  • 1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk, divided    
  • 4 - reduced-fat crescent roll dough, unrolled

How To Make chicken veggie bake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  • Step 2
    Coat a 10-inch round shallow baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Step 3
    Coat a large pot with cooking spray.
  • Step 4
    Add butter and melt over medium heat.
  • Step 5
    Add onion and mushrooms and cook, until tender, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Stir in paprika, thyme, salt and pepper.
  • Step 7
    Add vegetables, broth and chicken.
  • Step 8
    Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Step 9
    In a small cup, combine flour and 1/4 cup of evaporated milk; stir into chicken mixture.
  • Step 10
    Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.
  • Step 11
    Stir in remaining 1/4 cup of evaporated milk and cook until mixture is slightly thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Step 12
    Spoon chicken mixture into prepared baking dish. Unroll crescent rolls and arrange dough around inside edge of baking dish to form a border (there will be a hole in the middle).
  • Step 13
    Bake until rolls are golden brown and filling is bubbly, about 15 minutes.
  • Step 14
    Cut into 6 pieces and serve.

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