Description
Hearty chicken and potato casserole brings comfort from French countryside kitchens with rich, creamy layers. Savory ingredients and simple preparation create a satisfying meal home cooks will treasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cups chicken, shredded
Starch and Vegetables:
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375F (190C) and grease a casserole dish to prevent sticking.
- Wash and chop potatoes into uniform slices, then boil in salted water until fork-tender, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Drain potatoes completely and arrange them as a single layer at the bottom of the greased casserole dish.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together chicken, cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Gently pour the chicken mixture over the potato layer, ensuring even distribution.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese generously across the entire surface of the casserole.
- Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cheese to enhance flavor and promote golden browning.
- Transfer the casserole to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for bubbling cheese and golden-brown edges.
- Remove from oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes, which helps set the ingredients and makes serving easier.
- Serve hot, directly from the baking dish, as a comforting main course.
Notes
- Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the best texture and ability to hold their shape during baking.
- Enhance flavor by adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to the chicken mixture for extra depth.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cream of chicken soup or make a homemade white sauce with cornstarch instead.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to make this a quick weeknight meal, cutting potatoes and mixing chicken mixture in advance can save valuable cooking time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg