Ingredients

  • 1 (500 g) bag Europe's Best Nature's Balance, frozen
  • 2 12 cups cut-up cooked chicken or 2 12 cups turkey
  • 13 cup butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 13 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups chicken stock, hot
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 12 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 34 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon pepper
  • 34 cup all-purpose flour
  • 13 cup cornmeal
  • 1 12 teaspoons baking powder
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 12 cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • 14 cup vegetable oil
  • 14 cup milk
  • 1 egg, beaten

Method

  • Cook Europe's best Nature's Balance according to package directions, until tender crisp.
  • Drain very well, blotting any excess liquid.
  • Place in a greased 6-cup (1.5L) baking dish.
  • Add chicken and combine vegetables and chicken, Reserve while making sauce.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add onion and cook 3-4 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in flour and cook, stirring for 3 minutes, until light golden.
  • Gradually whisk in stock.
  • Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens.
  • Add thyme, salt and pepper.
  • Pour over vegetables and chicken.
  • Stir gently to combine.
  • TOPPING: In a bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and cheese.
  • In a separate bowl, combine oil, milk and egg.
  • Add to flour mixture and stir to combine.
  • Spoon topping over chicken and vegetables.
  • Place dish on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in a preheated 425F oven for 25 minutes, until topping is golden and botttom is bubbling.
  • MAKE AHEAD: Sauce can be cooked ahead of time, covered and refrigerated for one day.