Description
Creamy mashed potato casserole with crispy chicken brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table. Layers of golden potatoes and perfectly seasoned chicken create a hearty meal that satisfies you completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large russet or Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) butter
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil cubed potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender, ensuring even cooking.
- Drain potatoes thoroughly and mash with butter, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until creamy and smooth, creating a luxurious potato base.
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C) to prepare for baking.
- Prepare chicken coating by setting up three stations: flour, beaten eggs, and a seasoned breadcrumb mixture with Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat chicken breasts by first dredging in flour, then dipping in eggs, and finally covering completely with seasoned breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook chicken using preferred method: pan-fry in olive oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crispy, or bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
- Grease a casserole dish and spread mashed potatoes evenly across the bottom, creating a creamy foundation.
- Arrange crispy chicken breasts on top of the potato layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and optional bacon bits over the chicken.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese melts and becomes bubbly, creating a golden, appetizing top.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch before serving.
Notes
- Opt for starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the creamiest, fluffiest mashed potatoes that hold their shape perfectly.
- Avoid overworking the mashed potatoes to prevent them from becoming gluey; use a potato masher or ricer for the best texture.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or cornstarch, and use gluten-free breadcrumbs when coating the chicken.
- Make this dish healthier by using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, baking the chicken instead of frying, and using reduced-fat cheese for a lighter casserole.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg