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dinner essentials: yummy cheesy chicken casserole

Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
Wichita, KS

This recipe is simple to put together, and it serves one hungry person, or two folks with a side salad. It includes ingredients that you probably have in the cupboards, so you will not need to go out to the store. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

yield 1 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For dinner essentials: yummy cheesy chicken casserole

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 1 Tbsp
    grapeseed oil, or another non-flavored variety
  • 1 lg
    chicken thigh, skin on, bone in
  • 1/2 tsp
    cajun spice
  • 1/4 tsp
    white or black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/4 c
    mayonnaise or greek yogurt
  • 1/4 c
    parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 oz
    cheddar cheese, sharp variety, freshly

How To Make dinner essentials: yummy cheesy chicken casserole

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    Use whatever chicken that you have on hand; dark meat, white meat, or a combination. Then pan cook, or bake, dice or shred.
  • 3
    I used Greek yogurt; however, you could just as easily use plain mayonnaise.
  • 4
    The spices used represent what I thought would make a good combination, and were items I had on hand.
  • 5
    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 6
    Optional Step: Pull the skin off the chicken before cooking, then chop up, fry in a bit of oil until crispy, and reserve. When the chicken comes out of the oven, sprinkle them on top before serving. They are called cracklings, and they are yummy good.
  • 7
    Sprinkle the chicken with some salt and pepper and add the oil to a pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken, turning several times, until the internal temperature reaches 160f (71c).
  • 8
    Remove chicken from the pan, and chop.
  • 9
    Place a rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 375f (190c).
  • 10
    Add the remaining ingredients, except the cheddar cheese, to a bowl, and fold together with the chopped chicken.
  • 11
    Place the mixture into an ovenproof dish, and top with the shredded cheddar cheese.
  • 12
    Place into the preheated oven, and bake until the cooked through, and the cheese is beginning to brown, about 25 – 30 minutes.
  • 13
    Allow to rest for 5 – 7 minutes before serving.
  • 14
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So yummy
    15
    Sprinkle with the cracklings, if using, and serve with some crusty bread. Enjoy.
  • Stud Muffin
    16
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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