cheep cheep chicken.......ciabatta

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Cedar Bluff, VA
Updated on Jul 26, 2016

CHEAP CHEAP ANYTHING is GREAT! This hot chicken bread is so fast, easy and CHEAP to make. (I am all about CHEAP GREAT TASTING FOOD) I am a true Econo-Mom! Ground chicken is one of those foods that people just seem to pass on up in the meat section BUT it really is so versatile and flavorful (and cheap) if you know how to dress it up! The mayo keeps the ground chicken from being Dry and Sawdusty. Pair this with a mixed greens salad or a good light soup and dinner is ON!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

  • 1 - loaf ciabatta bread (cut in half length wise) you can use any loaf style bread of your choice
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil or oil of choice
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 4 - green onions diced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise ( always use a good mayo i use dukes it makes a huge difference in your flavor)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan
  • 1 cup shredded swiss cheese divided
  • - fresh parsley roughly chopped or dried flakes (optional)

How To Make cheep cheep chicken.......ciabatta

  • Step 1
    Set oven to Broil.
  • Step 2
    Slice Ciabatta length ways and brush with melted butter. Place under broiler until butter and bread start turning brown and toasty. Remove and set aside. (I make all my breads homemade so the Ciabatta in the pictures look different because they are my homemade loaves I made fresh this morning) If anyone would like my recipe for Ciabatta Bread please just let me know :}
  • Step 3
    MY HOMEMADE CIABATTA BREAD SUPER YUMMY :}
  • Step 4
    Turn oven temperature to 400 degree
  • Step 5
    In a skillet on medium heat add olive oil when oil is hot add ground chicken and break up - cook until half done and add green onions, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook chicken until done.
  • Step 6
    Remove to bowl and add mayo, parmesan and half the swiss cheese. Fold to combine.
  • Step 7
    Spread mixture onto the toasted Ciabatta and top with remaining swiss cheese.
  • Step 8
    Place bread topped with chicken mixture on a baking sheet and bake in 400 degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is nice and bubbly.
  • Step 9
    Remove from oven and cut into serving size pieces. I serve this bread bake with soup in the winter months and nice mixed greens salad in the summer months.
  • Step 10
    Here is a super neat trick for Green Onions: Cut green tops off and use them. But save the white ends (about 4 inches leave the roots on. Stick them into a jar of water and place in a sunny spot in your kitchen and the tops will regrow with in 6 to 7 days and you have fresh green onion tops or chives whenever you want them!! I do this all year long :) Just snip off what you need and they will grow back again. Change water about every 7 days and keep them chives growing!!!
  • Step 11
    Step one for fresh chives: Cut green tops off and leave the white and roots. You should have about 3-4 inches of onion left with the roots still on.
  • Step 12
    Step 2: Place onion roots into a container where the tops can stick up out of it. Add enough water to cover half way up the root stalk
  • Step 13
    Step 3: Stick in window and watch them grow back this will take about 7 days.
  • Step 14
    And Whaaaaaa Laaaaaaaaaaaa Fresh Chives :} Cut green tops and replace back into window and watch them grow again!

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Keyword: #ciabatta
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Keyword: #chicken
Keyword: #bread
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Category: Sandwiches

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