This cozy bake layers silky mashed potatoes with tender chicken in a creamy sauce under a golden, bubbly cheese crust. It is the ultimate comfort-food dinner and a wonderful way to use up leftover mash. Easy to assemble, endlessly satisfying, and on the table in under an hour. Fans of our Chicken Fillet in Creamy Mushroom Sauce will love this hearty twist.
Ingredients
- Mashed potatoes from 5-6 potatoes
- 400 g (14 oz) chicken fillet, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 100 ml (1/3 cup + 1 tbsp) cream
- 50 g (1.7 oz) cheese, grated
- Salt and spices to taste
- 1 tbsp flour (to keep the cream from curdling)
Instructions
- Saute the chicken with the onion, pour in the cream, and heat through. Stir in a spoonful of flour so the cream doesn’t curdle.
- Spread the mashed potatoes evenly in a baking dish, top with the creamy chicken.
- Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake at 180C (350F) for 15-20 minutes. Pair it with our Stuffed Chicken Breast with Mushrooms for a dinner-party spread, or explore Serious Eats for comfort-food technique tips.
Tips
- Warm the cream slightly before adding so it blends smoothly into the sauce.
- Day-old mashed potatoes work perfectly here — even better than fresh.
- Broil for the last 2 minutes for an extra golden crust. Find more cozy bakes on Allrecipes.
Nutrition: per 100 g: 134 kcal, protein 9 g, fat 7 g, carbs 8 g.