Maple Pecan Chicken Casserole

The original recipe for Maple Pecan Chicken came from the Betty Crocker web site and was sent to me by Diane Dashevsky of Always $umthing. It uses boneless, skinless chicken breasts and is fantastic.

But after making it, I wondered if I could adapt it to use canned chicken — or perhaps leftover grilled chicken.  Well, we have a new favorite recipe!

If you’re not familiar with using canned meats, read my tips for the best results.

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Maple Pecan Chicken Casserole

With a few adaptations, I've discovered a delicious recipe that works great when you're living on a boat--even if you don't have refrigeration.

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Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Servings: 2

Calories: 328kcal

Carbs (g): 21

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 6- ounce can chicken (white or dark according to your preference) OR turkey
• ▢ 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• ▢ 1 tablespoon mayonnaise If you don't have refrigeration and don't like to keep mayonnaise without it, one packet of mayonnaise from a sandwich shop usually contains 1 tablespoon (sometimes 2).
• ▢ 1/4 cup bread crumbs (Panko are best; others will work)
• ▢ 1/4 cup chopped pecans OR walnuts

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Spray a small baking dish with nonstick baking spray. I use a 6" ovenproof Corelle bowl for two people; you could also use a pie pan or other small oven safe dish.
• Drain the chicken and spread the pieces in the bottom of the pan, taking care not to crumble them.
• Mix the maple syrup and mayonnaise in a small dish, then spread over the chicken.
• Mix the bread crumbs and pecans together, then sprinkle over the maple mixture.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, until the crumbs are golden and crunchy. If it's hot through but not getting golden, you can put it under the broiler for a few minutes, but watch it to make sure it doesn't burn.
• Carefully serve so that the crumb topping stays intact.

Notes

This recipe easily doubles to serve 4.

Nutrition Facts

Maple Pecan Chicken Casserole

Amount Per Serving

Calories 328 Calories from Fat 207

% Daily Value*

Fat 23g35%

Saturated Fat 4g20%

Cholesterol 39mg13%

Sodium 134mg6%

Potassium 191mg5%

Carbohydrates 21g7%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 13g14%

Protein 11g22%

Vitamin A 65IU1%

Vitamin C 0.7mg1%

Calcium 50mg5%

Iron 1.1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.