Baked Chicken Casserole

• 250 grams chicken breast - cut into chunks
• 1 onion - cut into cubes
• 1 red bell pepper - cut into cubes
• 1 yellow bell pepper- cut into cubes
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup button mushrooms - cut into halves  (optional)
• 1.1/2 tbsp finely chopped garlic
• 1 tbsp red chilli flakes ( or more if you like it more hot)
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 1 tbsp mix italian dried herbs
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup grated cheese

For white sauce

• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp flour
• 2 cups milk
• A pinch of nutmeg
• Salt and white pepper to season

• Heat oil in a deep pan, add garlic, fry till it turns golden, add chilli flakes and saute it for few seconds.
• Mix in chicken, stir well, add vinegar and cook it for 2-3minutes.
• Add all the veggies and saute it on high heat for another 2-3 minutes.
• Season it with salt and the dried herbs.
• When cool transfer it to a baking dish or oven proof casserole and sprinkle generous amount of grated cheese over it.
• In another pan heat the butter till it melts.
• Add flour  and cook on a slow flame stirring continuously.
• Add the milk gradually, mix in nutmeg, keep stirring and cook till the sauce thickens.
• Season it with salt and pepper.
• Pour the sauce evenly on the chicken in the casserole and bake it in the pre-heated oven at 180C for 15-20 minutes or microwave it on high power for 10-15 minutes or till it attains a good golden colour.
• Serve hot.