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Chicken & Bread Bake

Cultural Context

Chicken & Bread Bake is a comforting dish that originated in American kitchens, often made with leftover chicken and stale bread. It embodies the spirit of resourcefulness, transforming simple ingredients into a hearty meal. Today, it remains a family favorite, adaptable to various tastes and dietary needs, and is often served at potlucks and gatherings.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion
400g ground chicken
2 bell peppers
2 carrots
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp oregano
Salt & pepper
Bread slices
Mozzarella cheese
Cheddar cheese
150ml heavy cream

cream of chicken soup

🥗Healthier: homemade chicken broth

💰Cheaper: canned vegetable soup

Homemade broth is lower in sodium and can be made from scraps.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories while still melting well.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu offers a plant-based option and canned chicken is budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a different flavor.

1

Preheat the oven.

2

In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion until translucent.

3

Add ground chicken and cook until browned.

4

Stir in diced bell peppers, carrots, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper, cooking until vegetables are tender.

5

Layer bread slices in a baking dish.

6

Pour the chicken mixture over the bread slices.

7

Mix heavy cream with mozzarella and cheddar cheese, then pour over the top.

8

Bake in the oven until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Chicken CasseroleChicken Bread Pudding

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