BBQ Chicken Potato Casserole
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Serves: 8
 
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Season both sides of the chicken with ½ teaspoon of the salt and ¼ teaspoon of the pepper.
  2. To sear the chicken, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large saute pan over high heat. When the butter is melted, add the chicken. Sear for 3 to 5 minutes per side, until lightly browned.
  3. Cook the chicken using one of these two methods:
  4. Stovetop option: Pour enough water into the pan to cover the chicken, place the lid on the pan, and simmer over medium heat for 20 to 30 minutes, until cooked through. While the chicken is cooking, follow Step 4 to prepare the potatoes.
  5. Slow cooker option: Transfer the seared chicken to the slow cooker, add enough water to cover the chicken, and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours. When the chicken has about 30 minutes left to cook, prepare the potatoes.
  6. Prepare the potatoes: Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes. Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Place the pot over high heat and bring to a simmer. Cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. Drain and place the potatoes either in a large bowl or back in their cooking pot. Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes with the remaining tablespoons of butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper.
  7. When the chicken is cooked, shred it using either the paddle attachment of a stand mixer or two forks. Toss the shredded chicken in ½ cup of the BBQ sauce.
  8. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spoon the seasoned mashed potatoes into a 9 by 13-inch baking dish, then layer the BBQ shredded chicken on top. Mix the remaining ½ cup BBQ sauce with the vinegar and drizzle it over the top of the chicken.
  9. Bake for 30 minutes, until the top just starts to brown.
  10. Let cool, then garnish with the onions and cilantro. Serve warm.
Recipe by Pastured Kitchen at https://www.pasturedkitchen.com/blog/fed-and-fit-cookbook-bbq-chicken-potato-casserole/