Shredded BBQ Chicken Casserole
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
329 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Shredded BBQ Chicken Casserole
Description
The casserole uses cooked shredded chicken mixed with black beans, corn, diced green pepper, and barbecue sauce, bringing a mix of savory, sweet, and mildly spicy flavors. The mixture is covered with shredded sharp cheddar cheese for a mellow richness. Baking it first covered helps maintain moisture, then uncovered to brown the French fried onions, which add a contrasting crispiness. The combined ingredients meld during baking to produce a cohesive casserole with a slightly saucy interior and a crunchy top.
This dish can be served at family dinners or casual gatherings and pairs well with side salads or rice to balance the rich barbecue flavors. The inclusion of beans and corn makes it filling and adds texture contrast.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3-4 days or frozen for about a month, allowing easy make-ahead options. Using fresh or leftover shredded chicken works equally well, with rotisserie chicken as a convenient choice.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken shredded
- 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup sweet kernel corn canned or frozen
- 1/2 green pepper finely diced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, sharp
- 1/2 cup French fried onions
Garnish (optional)
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Mix the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, green pepper, and barbecue sauce until combined.
- Pour mixture into a large casserole dish and top with cheddar cheese.
- Place the dish in the oven loosely covered with foil and bake at 375˚F for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and top with french fried onions and continue to cook for 10 more minutes or until the sides are bubbling and the onions are browned.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with cilantro. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use either fresh cooked or leftover shredded chicken for convenience and flavor.
- Leftover casserole can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen up to one month.
- For the most accurate nutrition information, calculate based on the exact brands and quantities you use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 671mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 372mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 460IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 10.2mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 163mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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