This hearty “Chicken Feed” casserole is a ultimate comfort food dish that brings the warmth of a Southern kitchen to your table. It features tender leftover chicken simmered in a rich, savory gravy with earthy mushrooms and aromatic onions. The mixture is topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden and bubbly. Perfect for using up leftovers, this meal delivers deep, satisfying flavors with every spoonful. It 226;ÂÂs ideal for cold weeknight dinners or feeding a hungry family without much fuss. The combination of smooth potatoes and robust chicken gravy creates a texture contrast that is simply irresistible.
Chlcken Feed
Description
This hearty "Chicken Feed" casserole is a ultimate comfort food dish that brings the warmth of a Southern kitchen to your table. It features tender leftover chicken simmered in a rich, savory gravy with earthy mushrooms and aromatic onions. The mixture is topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden and bubbly. Perfect for using up leftovers, this meal delivers deep, satisfying flavors with every spoonful. It&# 226;ÂÂs ideal for cold weeknight dinners or feeding a hungry family without much fuss. The combination of smooth potatoes and robust chicken gravy creates a texture contrast that is simply irresistible.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
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Add sliced onions, sliced mushrooms, minced garlic, and half of the dried thyme.
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Sauté vegetables until onions are translucent and mushrooms are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
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Stir in the cooked chicken, leftover gravy, crushed chicken bouillon cube, and black pepper.
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Heat the mixture gently until warmed through, stirring occasionally.
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Spoon the chicken and gravy mixture into a greased 3-quart casserole dish.
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In a small bowl, combine the mashed potatoes with the remaining dried thyme.
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Spread the potato mixture evenly over the chicken layer in the casserole.
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Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until the casserole is hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 671.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 31.9g50%
- Saturated Fat 8.8g45%
- Cholesterol 213.6mg72%
- Sodium 246.7mg11%
- Total Carbohydrate 14.7g5%
- Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
- Sugars 3.7g
- Protein 70.4g141%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.