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Potato Chicken Casserole

Comforting Potato Chicken Casserole for Cozy Nights

This Potato Chicken Casserole is a warm and hearty dish that combines simple ingredients for a delightful comfort food experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 cups Potatoes Freshly sliced or thawed frozen
  • 3 cups Shredded Chicken Rotisserie chicken works well
  • 2 cups Milk Use almond milk for a dairy-free option
  • 3 tablespoons Flour Gluten-free flour or cornstarch as substitute
  • 3 tablespoons Butter Can be substituted with olive oil
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Gluten-free panko recommended
  • 1 cup Cheese Optional; dairy-free cheese for non-dairy option
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Medium saucepan
  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan. Whisk in 3 tablespoons of flour until smooth, then gradually pour in 2 cups of milk. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the greased baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle shredded chicken evenly over the first layer of potatoes.
  5. Pour the white sauce over the potato and chicken layers.
  6. Mix breadcrumbs with a drizzle of olive oil and cheese, then sprinkle over the white sauce layer.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes until potatoes are tender and topping is golden brown.
  8. Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Slice potatoes evenly for best texture, and for even creaminess, consider par-cooking fresh potatoes before layering.

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