Chicken, Potato and Mushroom Bake

This chicken, potato and mushroom bake is pure comfort in a dish: golden chicken and mushrooms folded into a creamy sauce, layered over buttery mashed potatoes, and baked under a blanket of melted mozzarella. It is the kind of hearty family dinner that disappears fast — so do not be surprised if everyone asks for seconds.

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts, diced
• 4–5 potatoes
• 250 g mushrooms, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 150 g mozzarella, grated
• 200 ml cream
• 30 g butter
• 100 ml hot milk
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Fry the chicken, mushrooms, and onion separately until done.
2. Combine them in one pan, add the cream, and bring to a boil.
3. Boil the potatoes until tender, drain, and mash with the hot milk and butter.
4. Layer the mashed potatoes and the chicken-mushroom mixture in a baking dish.
5. Top with grated mozzarella.
6. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is golden.

Tips

• Fry the chicken, mushrooms, and onion separately so each one browns properly instead of steaming.
• Mash the potatoes with hot milk for the smoothest, fluffiest layer.
• Let the bake rest for 5 minutes after it comes out of the oven so it slices neatly.

If you love cozy chicken bakes, try our Creamy Chicken and Potato Bake or the Loaded Baked Potato Casserole with Chicken. For more baked dinner ideas, browse the recipes at Allrecipes.

Nutrition (per 100 g): 77 kcal, protein 8.3 g, fat 3.8 g, carbs 2.6 g