Description
These Casino Buns with Chicken from the Oven are a delightful twist on classic chicken sandwiches, featuring seasoned chicken, gooey cheese, and flavorful toppings, all baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Chicken Mixture:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese
For Assembly:
- 4 soft hamburger buns or brioche buns
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet, cook chicken in olive oil with seasonings until fully cooked and browned.
- Prepare the Chicken Mixture: Combine cooked chicken with mayonnaise, mustard, parsley, and cheese.
- Assemble: Place bun bottoms in a dish, add chicken mixture, cover with bun tops.
- Top and Bake: Brush buns with butter mixture, bake covered, then uncovered until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken can be used for a quicker option.
- Enhance with sautéed onions or bell peppers.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
