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Cheesy Chicken Crepe Bake

55 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @alexcookjoy27 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • eggs (large)Dairy4 pieces
  • milk (for the crepe batter)Dairy480 ml
  • all-purpose flour (for the crepe batter)Grains180 g
  • melted butter (melted, for the crepe batter)Dairy30 g
  • salt (for the crepe batter)Spices3 g
  • black pepper (ground, for the crepe batter)Spices1 g
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • chicken breast (diced)Meat450 g
  • yellow onion (medium, diced)Produce1 piece
  • bell peppers (any color, diced)Produce2 pieces
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce2 pieces
  • smoked paprikaSpices2 g
  • salt (for the filling)Spices4 g
  • black pepper (ground, for the filling)Spices1 g
  • mozzarella (shredded, for the filling (or cheddar))Dairy100 g
  • butter (for the bechamel)Dairy70 g
  • all-purpose flour (for the bechamel)Grains45 g
  • milk (for the bechamel)Dairy600 ml
  • salt (for the bechamel)Spices3 g
  • black pepper (ground, for the bechamel)Spices1 g
  • nutmeg (pinch, optional)Spices1 g
  • mozzarella (shredded, for topping)Dairy150 g

per serving

Nutrition

638kcal

Carbs
50 g
Proteins
36 g
Fat
33 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Frying pan
  • Sauté pan
  • Saucepan
  • Baking dish

step by step

Method

  1. Make the crepe batter

    • Whisk the eggs, milk, flour, melted butter, salt and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
    Step 1

  2. Cook the crepes

    • Heat a lightly greased non-stick pan over medium heat.
    • Pour a thin layer of batter and cook about 1 minute per side until lightly golden.
    • Set the crepes aside.
    Step 2

  3. Cook the chicken

    • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
    • Add the diced chicken and cook until lightly golden.
    Step 3

  4. Add the vegetables and seasoning

    • Add the onion, bell peppers and garlic and cook until the vegetables soften.
    • Season with smoked paprika, salt and black pepper, then remove from the heat.
    Step 4

  5. Make the bechamel

    • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add the flour and whisk for about 1 minute.
    • Slowly pour in the milk while whisking constantly and cook until the sauce thickens and is smooth.
    • Season with salt, pepper and optional nutmeg.
    Step 5

  6. Fill the crepes

    • Place a crepe inside a glass or cup to form a bowl shape.
    • Add a little mozzarella, a spoon of bechamel and the chicken filling.
    • Fold the crepe closed and turn it seam-side down.
    Step 6

  7. Assemble in the baking dish

    • Place all filled crepes into a baking dish.
    • Pour the remaining bechamel over the crepes and sprinkle generously with mozzarella.
    Step 7

  8. Bake

    • Bake at 190 °C until the top is golden and bubbly.
    Step 8
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