Emz Crunchy Chicken Casserole

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 2
Emz Crunchy Chicken Casserole - A comfort food classic with a crispy twist
in Maines

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 whole chicken
1 -2 slice bacon
1 cup water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 garlic cloves , crushed
cornflour ( to thicken )
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 onion , finely chopped
1 -2 teaspoon dried herbs
1 cup fresh breadcrumb

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
275
Sugar
2g
Fat
13g
The Emz Crunchy Chicken Casserole is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for any time of year. It's warm, hearty, and packed with flavor, but also uses simple ingredients that you likely already have on hand. The crispy breadcrumb topping adds an extra layer of texture and flavor to the dish, and can be customized to include additional herbs or spices if desired. This dish is perfect for a Sunday night family dinner, or for meal prepping ahead of time and reheating throughout the week. With its combination of tender chicken, bold flavors, and crispy topping, it's sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2.Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and cook in a large skillet until browned. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
3.In the same skillet, cook the bacon and onion until browned. Remove from heat and add garlic, soy sauce, water, dried herbs, salt, and pepper to the pan. Heat mixture until it starts to simmer and add cornflour to thicken. Stir until well combined.
4.Add the chicken back to the skillet and stir until well coated in the sauce.
5.Pour mixture into the greased baking dish and top with fresh breadcrumbs.
6.Melt butter/margarine in a small bowl and drizzle over the top of breadcrumbs.
7.Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
8.Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This casserole is easy to make, delicious, and perfect for any occasion!
It’s a crowd-pleaser that the whole family will love, and the crispy breadcrumb topping adds an extra layer of texture and flavor to the dish.
Plus, it’s a great way to use up leftover chicken from a previous meal!

CONS

While this recipe is fairly healthy, the added breadcrumb topping does add some extra calories and carbs to the dish.
Additionally, some people may not enjoy the texture of the crispy breadcrumbs on top.
Finally, the recipe requires the use of a skillet and a baking dish, which means extra dishes to clean up.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is an excellent source of protein, and this casserole recipe is a great way to incorporate it into your diet. Soy sauce can help to add flavor and depth to the dish, while also providing a small amount of iron and potassium. Additionally, garlic has been linked to numerous health benefits, including improved heart health and immune function. However, the dish does contain some added salt and cornflour, which can add some extra sodium and carbs to the dish.

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