Chicken and Mushroom Casserole with Mashed Potato Topping | Caserolă de pui și ciuperci cu piure de cartofi
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prepare the Potatoes
- Clean and wash the potatoes well, then cut them into cubes.
- Place them in a pot and add cold water to cover them. Add salt to taste.
- Boil the potatoes until they are soft and fully cooked.
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Cook the Chicken
- While the potatoes are cooking, heat some oil in a pan.
- Add the chicken breast cubes, season with salt, black pepper, and sweet paprika, and fry until they are browned and cooked through.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
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Cook the Mushrooms and Onions
- In the same pan, add the mushrooms and green onions (or dried onion).
- Cook them for about 10-15 minutes, until they soften and release moisture.
- Season with salt and pour in 1/2 cup of cheese with wine (or regular cheese).
- Add 1 tablespoon of cream cheese and your favorite condiments (optional).
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan and cook for another 10 minutes until everything is well combined. Add a little black pepper at the end.
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Make the Mashed Potatoes
- Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and season with salt.
- Add 1 tablespoon of butter, 1 tablespoon of cream cheese, a bit of cheese, and a splash of milk.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
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Assemble the Casserole
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
- In an oven-safe dish, spread half of the mashed potatoes on the bottom of the dish, pressing it down to create an even layer.
- Add the chicken and mushroom mixture on top of the mashed potatoes.
- Cover the chicken mixture with the remaining mashed potatoes, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Grate 60 grams of cheese on top of the mashed potatoes.
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Bake the Casserole
- Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the casserole is heated through.
