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Ingredient Golden Crusted Casserole: The No-Fail Comfort Dinner That Wows Every Single Time
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Ingredient Golden Crusted Casserole: The No-Fail Comfort Dinner That Wows Every Single Time

This golden crusted casserole is the no-fail comfort dinner that wows every time: creamy inside with a crispy golden top. Get the easy family recipe inside.
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Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Calories: 435
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast sliced into even cutlets about ½ inch thick (the hero, even thickness = even cooking = no dry edges)
  • 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt not low-fat, and not sour cream. Full-fat only. This is what creates the crust.
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese or swap with a mix of parmesan and sharp cheddar for extra depth
  • 1 tsp garlic powder the one seasoning that ties everything together
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika stirred into the yogurt topping for color and subtle warmth
  • Fresh cracked black pepper over the top before baking
  • A handful of chopped fresh parsley after baking adds freshness and color for zero effort

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Let it fully preheat, don't rush this. An oven that hasn't reached temperature means the topping sets before it can brown properly.
  2. Slice chicken breasts horizontally into ½-inch cutlets if they're thick. Uneven pieces mean some dry out while others stay undercooked. Even thickness is everything in a casserole.
  3. Season the chicken lightly with salt, pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder on both sides. Lay them flat in a single layer in a lightly greased baking dish, no overlapping.
  4. Mix Greek yogurt, grated parmesan, and garlic powder in a bowl until fully combined. Taste it, it should be bold and savory. Add a pinch of salt if needed.
  5. Spread the yogurt-parmesan mixture generously over every piece of chicken. Cover every edge. Pile it thick, this is not the place to be conservative.
  6. Bake uncovered at 375°F for 30–35 minutes until the topping is deeply golden, bubbling at the edges, and the thickest piece of chicken reads 165°F on a meat thermometer.
  7. Broil for the final 2–3 minutes if you want an extra-deep, almost charred crust on top. Watch it closely, it goes from golden to burnt in under 60 seconds under the broiler.
  8. Rest for 5 minutes before serving. The yogurt topping continues to set as it cools slightly, cutting into it immediately makes it slide off. Five minutes is all it needs.