piątek, 13 marca 2026

Baked Chicken Thighs with Collard Greens, Baked Mac & Cheese & Bacon Pimento Corn Muffins 🔥 A true Southern-style comfort food plate featuring juicy baked chicken thighs, slow-cooked collard greens, creamy baked mac & cheese, and savory bacon pimento corn muffins. This hearty meal brings bold, smoky, cheesy flavors together for the ultimate homestyle dinner. 😋

 



Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 4


📝 Ingredients

For the Baked Chicken Thighs


6 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)


1 tbsp olive oil


1 tsp paprika


1 tsp garlic powder


½ tsp onion powder


½ tsp black pepper


½ tsp salt


For the Collard Greens


1 bunch collard greens, chopped


2 slices bacon, chopped


1 small onion, diced


2 cups chicken broth


1 tsp apple cider vinegar


Salt & pepper to taste


For the Baked Mac & Cheese


2 cups elbow macaroni


2 tbsp butter


2 tbsp flour


2 cups milk


2 cups shredded cheddar cheese


½ cup shredded mozzarella


Salt & pepper to taste


For the Bacon Pimento Corn Muffins


1 cup cornmeal


1 cup all-purpose flour


1 tbsp baking powder


1 cup milk


1 egg


½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled


½ cup shredded cheddar cheese


¼ cup diced pimentos


2 tbsp melted butter


👨‍🍳 Instructions


1️⃣ Bake the Chicken

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Rub chicken thighs with

olive oil and season with paprika, garlic powder, onion

powder, salt, and pepper. Bake 35–40 minutes until

golden and cooked through.


2️⃣ Cook the Collard Greens

In a pot cook chopped bacon until crispy. Add onion and

sauté until soft. Stir in collard greens and chicken broth.

Simmer 25–30 minutes until tender. Add vinegar, salt,

and pepper.


3️⃣ Prepare the Baked Mac & Cheese

Cook macaroni and drain. Melt butter in a saucepan,

whisk in flour, then slowly add milk while stirring until

thick. Add cheeses and stir until melted. Mix with

macaroni, place in a baking dish, and bake 15 minutes

until bubbly.


4️⃣ Make the Corn Muffins

Mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, milk, egg, melted

butter, bacon, cheese, and pimentos. Pour into a greased

muffin tin and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–20 minutes

until golden.


5️⃣ Serve

Plate the baked chicken with collard greens, creamy mac

& cheese, and warm bacon pimento corn muffins for a

comforting Southern feast.

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