Description
Hearty Chicken and Potato Casserole brings comfort and warmth to dinner tables with its savory blend of tender chicken, creamy potatoes, and rich seasonings. Homemade goodness satisfies hunger and warms souls with each delicious, golden-brown bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Starches:
- 4 large russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Liquids:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F, preparing a cozy environment for the casserole’s transformation.
- Elevate chicken flavor by seasoning with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme, then sear in olive oil until golden and caramelized.
- Create delectable layers in a casserole dish, spreading diced potatoes as the foundational base, followed by the browned chicken pieces and scattered chopped onions.
- Craft a silky liquid mixture using chicken broth and cream, gently cascading it over the layered ingredients to ensure complete moisture penetration.
- Generously blanket the casserole with a rich combination of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, promising a molten, indulgent topping.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 40-45 minutes, allowing potatoes to tenderize and flavors to meld harmoniously.
- Uncover the casserole for a final 10-minute roasting, encouraging the cheese to transform into a crispy, bubbling golden crust.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the surface, adding a vibrant, herbaceous finish before serving piping hot.
Notes
- Optimize chicken browning by using a cast-iron skillet for better heat distribution and deeper flavor development.
- Cut potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- For a low-carb version, substitute potatoes with cauliflower or turnips to reduce overall carbohydrate content.
- Try different cheese blends like gruyère or gouda for a more complex and rich flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 388 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg