One-Pan Homestyle Creamy Chicken Bake
with Chicken Thighs, Peas & Cauliflower-Parm Topping
- Milk
- Wheat
This homestyle one-pan meal with chicken pot pie vibes (plus a “hidden veggie” topper) will please the whole table. You’ll top a hearty mix of chicken thighs, carrots, and sweet peas in a thyme-infused cream sauce with a cauliflower “rice,” panko, and Parmesan topping. It’s all baked to a golden brown before being served family style.
Ingredients
6 ounce
Carrot
10 ounce
Diced Skinless Dark Meat Chicken
4 ounce
Peas
2 tablespoon
Cream Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
2 unit
Chicken Stock Concentrate
1 teaspoon
Dried Thyme
6 ounce
Cauliflower Rice
3 tablespoon
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
¼ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Wheat)
2 unit
Scallions
2 tablespoon
Flour
(Contains: Wheat)
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
Not included in your delivery
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
Cooking Oil
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
2 tablespoon (tbsp)
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Pat cauliflower rice dry with paper towels. Trim, peel, and cut carrots lengthwise into quarters; slice into 1⁄2-inch pieces. Thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens.
• Place 2 TBSP butter (4 TBSP for 4 servings) in a medium microwave- safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until melted, 30 seconds. • Stir in cauliflower rice, panko, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Set aside until ready to use in Step 5.
• Pat chicken* dry with paper towels. • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably ovenproof, pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken, half the thyme (all for 4 servings), salt, and pepper to pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. • Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.
• Heat a large drizzle of oil in pan used for chicken over medium-high heat. Add carrots, scallion whites, and half the garlic powder (all for 4 servings). Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies begin to soften, 3-4 minutes. • Return chicken to pan. Evenly sprinkle flour over chicken and veggies and cook, stirring, until no lumps remain, 30-60 seconds. • Add 11⁄4 cups water (21⁄2 cups for 4) and stock concentrates. Cook, stirring, until sauce has thickened, 2-4 minutes. Remove from heat. • Stir in peas and cream cheese until combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
• Smooth chicken and veggie mixture out in an even layer with the back of a spoon. TIP: If your pan isn’t ovenproof, transfer filling to an 8-by-8- inch baking dish (13-by-9-inch baking dish for 4) now. • Sprinkle with cauliflower-Parmesan topping. • Bake on top rack until topping is golden brown, 12-15 minutes.
• Garnish chicken bake with scallion greens. Divide between plates or serve family style directly from pan.
Chicken is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the comforting, pot pie-like taste; some found it bland and suggested adding extra herbs or spices 🍲.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple for most, though some felt prep took longer than expected.
- Suggestions: Consider broiling briefly for a crispier topping; try adding mushrooms, celery, or corn for more flavor and texture.
- Leftovers: Several mentioned it reheated well, with some even preferring the taste the next day.
- Portions: Generous servings satisfied many, with some getting 3-4 meals instead of the expected 2.
