Curried Chicken and Grits Casserole
Curried Chicken and Grits Casserole is a main course that serves 8. Watching your figure? This gluten free recipe has 658 calories, 22g of protein, and 51g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It will be a hit at your Autumn event. It is a budget friendly recipe for fans of Southern food. This recipe from Taste of Home requires broccoli-cauliflower blend, butter, chicken, and curry powder. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Instructions
Bring water, 1 cup broth and salt to a boil in a large saucepan. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 5-6 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from the heat; stir a small amount of grits into eggs. Return all to the pan, stirring constantly.
Add 1-1/2 cups cheese and butter; stir until melted.
Combine the soup, mayonnaise, curry powder and remaining broth in a large bowl.
Add the vegetable blend, chicken and potatoes; toss to coat.
Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with grits; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until heated through.
Recommended wine: Riesling, Sparkling Wine, Zinfandel
Southern works really well with Riesling, Sparkling Wine, and Zinfandel. In general, there are a few rules that will help you pair wine with southern food. Food-friendly riesling or sparkling white wine will work with many fried foods, while zinfandel is great with barbecued fare. The Purple Star Ancient Lakes Riesling with a 5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 12 dollars per bottle.
Purple Star Ancient Lakes Riesling
Aromas of apricot and white peaches carry through the sweet mid palate with flavors of dried apricot, stone fruits and honey. Balanced on the finish with natural acidity.