Cheesy Chicken Crepe Bakes

55m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl whisk eggs, milk, flour, melted butter, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. 2Heat a lightly greased non-stick pan over medium heat.
  3. 3Pour a thin layer of batter and cook about 1 minute per side until lightly golden. Set aside.
  4. 4Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. 5Add diced chicken and cook 4-5 minutes until lightly golden.
  6. 6Add onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook another 4-5 minutes until vegetables soften.
  7. 7Season with smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat.
  8. 8Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  9. 9Add flour and whisk for about 1 minute.
  10. 10Slowly pour in milk while whisking constantly.
  11. 11Cook until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth.
  12. 12Season with salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg.
  13. 13Place a crepe inside a glass or cup to form a bowl shape.
  14. 14Add a little mozzarella, a spoon of béchamel, and the chicken filling.
  15. 15Fold the crepe closed and turn it seam-side down.
  16. 16Place all filled crepes into a baking dish.
  17. 17Pour remaining béchamel over the crepes and sprinkle generously with mozzarella cheese.
  18. 18Bake at 375°F (190°C) for around 20 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 bell peppers, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup mozzarella or cheddar, shredded
  • 5 tbsp butter
  • 5 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2.5 cups milk
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Equipment

non-stick panlarge skilletsaucepanglass or cupbaking dish