Description
A comforting, hearty one-dish meal that perfectly balances tender shredded chicken with tangy, smoky barbecue sauce and melty cheddar cheese. This simple, family-friendly casserole uses pre-cooked chicken to provide a delicious weeknight dinner with minimal effort, ensuring moisture and deep flavor in every forkful.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1.5 cups high-quality barbecue sauce
2 cups cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
0.5 cup red onion, diced small
1 cup frozen corn, thawed and drained
0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Combine the shredded chicken, 1 cup of barbecue sauce, diced red onion, and thawed corn in a large mixing bowl.
Stir the mixture thoroughly until the chicken is well-coated.
Spread the mixture evenly into a lightly greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Drizzle the remaining 0.5 cup of barbecue sauce over the top layer.
Scatter the shredded cheddar cheese evenly across the top.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and lightly golden.
Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve warm.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save significant prep time. Freshly shredding your own cheese is highly recommended as it melts smoother and faster than pre-packaged shredded varieties. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg