Description
This Shredded BBQ Chicken Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a family dinner or potluck gathering. Tender shredded chicken is mixed with black beans, sweet corn, and barbecue sauce, then topped with gooey cheddar cheese and crispy french fried onions.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 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 sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup french fried onions
Garnish (optional):
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, green pepper, and barbecue sauce until thoroughly mixed.
- Assemble the Casserole: Pour the mixture into a large casserole dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake at 375˚F for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil, top with french fried onions, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Rest and Garnish: Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with chopped cilantro. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
