Description
Creamy mashed potato casserole with crispy chicken offers a comforting blend of smooth potatoes and crunchy poultry. Hearty layers of flavor promise a satisfying meal that brings warmth to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 chicken tenders
- 5–6 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375°F, creating an ideal cooking temperature for the casserole’s transformation.
- Create a smooth, even landscape of creamy mashed potatoes across the entire surface of the casserole dish, ensuring uniform coverage.
- Generously distribute golden corn kernels and sharp cheddar cheese over the potato foundation, adding layers of flavor and texture.
- Carefully position crispy chicken tenders across the potato and corn terrain, allowing each piece to nestle comfortably.
- Craft a rich brown gravy using either packaged mix or traditional homemade techniques, releasing its robust flavors.
- Gently cascade the warm gravy over the entire casserole, allowing it to seep between chicken and potato layers.
- Transfer the assembled dish into the preheated oven, allowing the ingredients to meld and transform for 25-30 minutes.
- Verify the chicken has achieved a golden, crispy exterior and the cheese has melted into a bubbling, appetizing blanket.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest momentarily, allowing flavors to settle and intensify before serving.
- Present the dish immediately while hot, celebrating the harmonious blend of textures and tastes.
Notes
- Chicken tenders can be substituted with leftover roasted or grilled chicken for a more economic and time-saving option.
- Use low-fat cheese and Greek yogurt in mashed potatoes to create a healthier version of this hearty casserole.
- Add fresh herbs like chives or parsley on top for extra flavor and a vibrant green garnish that brightens the dish.
- Replace traditional gravy with gluten-free brown gravy mix or make a simple homemade version using cornstarch as a thickener.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg