Chicken and endive casserole
With goat cheese
For this delicious chicken and endive casserole with goat cheese, all you need is a cutting board, a knife, and a baking dish.
The combination of caramelized endive, creamy goat cheese, crunchy walnuts, and tender chicken creates a real burst of flavor. And to top it off: roasted radishes. In the oven, they lose their sharp bite and turn surprisingly mild and slightly sweet.
Caramelized endive
Endive is known for its slightly bitter taste, but roasting it in the oven brings out its natural sweetness. The heat draws out the natural sugars in the vegetable, giving it a completely different flavor. That makes it not only more flavorful, but also more approachable for people, especially kids, who usually shy away from bitter vegetables. This casserole is truly kid friendly.
A healthy and versatile vegetable
Endive is not only tasty, it is also very healthy. It is rich in fiber, vitamin C, and folate. It is also low in calories, making it a great choice for a balanced diet. Endive can be eaten raw, boiled, sautéed, or grilled, so there are many ways to use it. In this casserole, it really shines when paired with goat cheese and walnuts, which complement its soft texture with savory and crunchy notes.
Roasted radishes: a surprisingly good addition
Radishes are known for their peppery flavor, but in the oven they transform completely. When roasted, they become tender and mild, with even a slight sweetness. That makes them a surprisingly good addition to this dish. Together with the caramelized endive and creamy goat cheese, they create a well balanced meal with a great mix of flavors and textures.
With minimal effort and just a few simple ingredients, you can have this flavorful chicken and endive casserole on the table. It is a surprising and satisfying meal that shows how versatile endive can be. You do not always have to make the classic endive casserole, even though that one is delicious too.
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Chicken and endive casserole
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Description
For this delicious chicken and endive casserole with goat cheese, all you need is a cutting board, a knife, and a baking dish.
Ingredients
- 5 oz plain fresh goat cheese
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 4 Belgian endives
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- A handful of radishes
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil and spread out the endive leaves. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons brown sugar or drizzle with honey. This helps them caramelize.
- Slice 2 chicken breasts lengthwise into even pieces and season all over with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Arrange the chicken between the endive.
- Add a handful of sliced radishes and 1 3/4 oz chopped walnuts. Crumble 5 oz goat cheese over the top.
- Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon dried thyme, add a few extra turns of black pepper, and drizzle with a little more olive oil. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dutch
