Fall Chicken Casserole with Caramelized Apple and Sage
This fall-inspired chicken casserole features tender cooked chicken combined with slices of caramelized apples and fresh sage, baked in a creamy sauce. The dish has a hearty texture with a golden, flaky crust on top, and a balance of sweet and savory flavors that evoke the harvest season.
Equipment
- Chef’s knife
- Cutting board
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Baking dish
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed rotisserie or leftover
- 2 medium apples firm and sweet, such as Fuji or Honeycrisp
- 1 tablespoon butter for caramelizing apples
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage chopped
- 1 cup cream soup such as cream of mushroom
- 1 pack puff pastry sheet thawed if frozen
- 1 egg egg beaten, for egg wash
- to taste salt and pepper for seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and core the apples, then slice them into thin wedges. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, add the apple slices, and cook until they are golden and caramelized, about 8 minutes. Stir in the chopped sage and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken and the cream soup, stirring well to create a creamy filling. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet slightly to fit your baking dish. Place the chicken mixture evenly in the baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer. Arrange the caramelized apple slices over the top of the chicken mixture.
- Cover the filling with the prepared puff pastry, trimming any excess and pressing the edges to seal. Brush the top of the pastry with the beaten egg to give it a shiny, golden finish.
- Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown and flaky, and the filling is bubbling around the edges. The aroma of baked pastry and caramelized apples will fill the kitchen.
- Let the casserole rest for a few minutes out of the oven. Then, serve slices warm, enjoying the crispy pastry contrasting with the tender chicken and sweet, caramelized apples inside.
