Mashed Potato Casserole with Crispy Chicken
A comforting and hearty casserole featuring creamy mashed potatoes, crispy chicken, savory gravy, and melted cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Mashed potatoes
- 3 Juicy chicken breasts
- 1 cup Flour
- 2 Eggs
- 2 cups Bread crumbs
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1 cup Gravy
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil the potatoes until they’re tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with butter and heavy cream.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and bread crumbs.
- Dip each chicken breast into flour, egg, and bread crumbs to coat.
- Fry the chicken in oil over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Layer the baking dish with mashed potatoes, then top with fried chicken.
- Pour chicken broth and warm gravy over the layers.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For fluffier mashed potatoes, use starchy potatoes like Russets or Yukon Golds. Let the casserole sit for a few minutes after baking to stabilize layers for easier serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg