Crunchy Chicken Casserole Recipe

Name: Crunchy Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 34 lb ground chicken breast; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1 onion (chopped); 1 (398 ml) can Italian plum tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup macaroni noodles; 1 ¼ cups milk; ¼ cup butter; 4 tablespoons flour; 1 cup cheese (grated); 2 cups corn chips (crushed); 1 cup breadcrumbs; ¼ cup butter; ½ teaspoon dry mustard; ¼ teaspoon cumin; 1 cup cheese (grated)

Servings: persons

34 lb ground chicken breast
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 onion (chopped)
1 (398 ml) can Italian plum tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup macaroni noodles
1 ¼ cups milk
¼ cup butter
4 tablespoons flour
1 cup cheese (grated)
2 cups corn chips (crushed)
1 cup breadcrumbs
¼ cup butter
½ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon cumin
1 cup cheese (grated)

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees fahrenheit
2
Put oil in a large frying pan and brown ground chicken with chopped onion and cook until onion is translucent.
3
Add tomatoes to the mixture along with the tomato paste and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated and the mixture is nice and thick and set aside.
4
Put ground chicken mixture in a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish layering on the bottom of the dish
5
Cook macaroni noodles for 8 to 10 minutes in boiling salted water and then set aside
6
In a small saucepan combine butter, flour and milk to make a roux and then add grated cheese and cook until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth
7
Mix in cheese sauce with macaroni and then put macaroni on top of ground chicken
8
Mix together butter, corn chips and bread crumbs with a pastry cutter and then sprinkle on top of macaroni noodles
9
Top with grated cheese and then put in the oven for approximately 15 minutes or until cheese is nicely melted.

7425

kcal

Calories

213

Fat

103

Carbs

1228

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 34 lb ground chicken breast, 3 tablespoons canola oil, 1 onion (chopped), 1 (398 ml) can Italian plum tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Crunchy Chicken Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Crunchy Chicken Casserole

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