Chicken and Cheddar Souffle Recipe

Name: Chicken and Cheddar Souffle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Unsalted butter for greasing the souffle dish, plus 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons), at room temperature; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups whole milk, at room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cups shredded mild Cheddar; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan; 2 packed cups baby spinach leaves; 1 store-bought, rotisserie chicken, breast meat only, skinned and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups); 6 egg yolks, at room temperature, lightly beaten; 2 (1/2-inch thick) slices country-style white bread, crusts removed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 6 egg whites, at room temperature

Servings: persons

Unsalted butter for greasing the souffle dish, plus 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons), at room temperature
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded mild Cheddar
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 packed cups baby spinach leaves
1 store-bought, rotisserie chicken, breast meat only, skinned and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
6 egg yolks, at room temperature, lightly beaten
2 (1/2-inch thick) slices country-style white bread, crusts removed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6 egg whites, at room temperature

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Special equipment: a 2-quart (8-cups) souffle dish
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Arrange an oven rack in the center of the oven.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 2-quart souffle dish.
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Set aside.
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In a medium saucepan, heat 1/2 stick of butter over medium-low heat.
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Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
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Slowly whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
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Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 8 to 10 minutes.
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Stir in the nutmeg and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Remove the pan from the heat and add the cheeses, the spinach, chicken, egg yolks, and bread cubes.
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Stir until combined (mixture will be thick).
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In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites at high speed until they hold stiff peaks, about 2 minutes.
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Stir 1/4 of the egg whites into the chicken mixture.
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Using a spatula, fold in the remaining egg whites.
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Spoon the batter into the prepared dish and bake until the souffle is puffed and the top is firm and golden, about 55 to 60 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

789

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Unsalted butter for greasing the souffle dish, plus 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons), at room temperature, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups whole milk, at room temperature, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Cheddar Souffle falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chicken and Cheddar Souffle

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