Scalloped Oysters & Chicken

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Advanced
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A creamy, baked casserole combining tender chicken and fresh oysters with a savory wine sauce and crunchy cracker topping.
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Scalloped Oysters & Chicken

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8 Calories: 1626.6

Description

This elegant yet comforting dish marries the mild sweetness of fresh oysters with tender, bite-sized chicken breast in a rich, creamy sauce. Infused with dry white wine, aromatic bitters, and a hint of Worcestershire, the flavors are deep and sophisticated. The top is finished with a golden, buttery cracker crumb crust that adds a delightful textural contrast to the smooth interior. Perfect for a special weeknight dinner or a holiday feast, this scalloped casserole brings a touch of classic comfort to your table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
  2. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup of butter over medium-high heat.
  4. Brown chicken pieces in batches until cooked through and lightly golden.
  5. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  6. Pour off excess fat from the skillet, leaving the browned bits.
  7. Add dry white wine to the skillet and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  8. Remove skillet from heat.
  9. Drain oysters carefully, reserving the liquor in a measuring cup.
  10. Add enough water to the oyster liquor to make 1 1/2 cups total liquid.
  11. In a saucepan, melt the remaining 3/4 cup of butter over low heat.
  12. Toss cracker crumbs with the melted butter until evenly coated; set aside.
  13. In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned chicken, oysters, oyster liquor mixture, whipping cream, aromatic bitters, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, thyme, and hot pepper sauce.
  14. Gently stir to combine all ingredients without breaking the oysters.
  15. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  16. Sprinkle the buttered cracker crumbs evenly over the top.
  17. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  18. Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1626.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 75.7g117%
Saturated Fat 43.8g219%
Cholesterol 429.3mg144%
Sodium 740.0mg31%
Total Carbohydrate 1.1g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.3g
Protein 94.6g190%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: scalloped, oysters, chicken, seafood, baked, casserole, creamy, wine, comfort food, main course, cracker crumbs, butter, thyme, holiday dinner, family meal, shucked oysters, chicken breast, savory, rich, classic
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