Brazilian Chicken Gratin Casserole
A delicious and easy-to-make Brazilian-inspired casserole featuring chicken, cheese, and a crunchy topping.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 pounds Chicken breastboneless and skinless
- ●1 cup Luscious grated cheddar cheesedivided
- ●1/2 cup Brazilian-style grated mozzarella cheeseshredded
- ●1/4 cup Gratin breadcrumbspanko or regular
- ●2 tablespoons Olive oilfor greasing the casserole dish
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black pepper
- ●1 teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Season the chicken breast with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- 3
In a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish, arrange half of the chicken breast pieces in a single layer.
- 4
Sprinkle with half of the luscious grated cheddar cheese and all of the Brazilian-style grated mozzarella cheese.
- 5
Arrange the remaining chicken breast pieces on top.
- 6
Sprinkle with the remaining luscious grated cheddar cheese.
- 7
In a small bowl, mix the gratin breadcrumbs and a pinch of salt.
- 8
Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
- 9
Drizzle the olive oil over the top of the casserole.
- 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the top is golden brown.
- 11
Let the casserole rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.