Creamy Chicken and Potato Bake

Creamy mashed potatoes, a savory mushroom-chicken filling and a blanket of golden melted cheese make this bake pure comfort food, yet it comes together with everyday ingredients. If you love hearty chicken dinners, you will also enjoy our Chicken Fried Rice with Vegetables and our Baked Chicken Thighs in Onion Mustard Sauce.

Ingredients

• 300 g (10 oz) chicken breast
• 8-10 medium potatoes
• 2 onions
• 300 g (about 4 cups) mushrooms
• 250 ml (1 cup) cream
• 250 g (2 1/2 cups) hard cheese, grated
• 100 g (7 tbsp) butter
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Boil the potatoes, drain, add the butter and salt, and mash.
2. Chop the onion, mushrooms, and chicken. Saute the mushrooms; after 5 minutes add the chicken, then the onion; season. When the meat is done, pour in the cream and simmer a couple of minutes until lightly thickened.
3. Spread all the mash in a baking dish, top with the mushroom-chicken mixture, shower with cheese, and bake 10 minutes for a golden crust.

Tips

• Mash the potatoes while they are still hot for the smoothest, fluffiest base.
• Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before slicing so the creamy layers hold together.
• For more creamy dinner ideas, browse Serious Eats, and check food safety guidance at USDA.

Nutrition: per 100 g: 110 kcal, protein 14 g, fat 4 g, carbs 4 g.