Chicken fillet with mushrooms under a potato coat
4 servings
60 minutes
Chicken fillet with mushrooms under a potato coat is a cozy dish of Russian cuisine that brings the warmth of home. It combines tender chicken meat, aromatic mushrooms, and an airy potato crust, creating a harmony of flavors and textures. The origins of this dish trace back to casserole traditions where ingredients unite in a single culinary masterpiece. A creamy sauce made from milk and cream makes the filling juicy, while melted cheese adds an appetizing golden crust. This dish is perfect for family dinners or festive tables, delighting guests with its rich and intense flavor. The wonderful combination of simple and accessible ingredients makes it a favorite among lovers of home cooking.

1
Cut the chicken fillet into pieces about 4 cm, fry without oil until white.
- Chicken fillet: 450 g
2
Transfer the chicken to a plate and in the same pan sauté the sliced onions and quartered mushrooms until the moisture evaporates.
- Onion: 150 g
- Champignons: 550 g
3
At this time, boil the potatoes in their skins for about 5-10 minutes after boiling, cool them in cold water, peel them, and grate.
- Potato: 550 g
4
Now we add chicken fillet to the prepared mushrooms with onions, pour in milk and cream, add flour, salt, and spices, and mix until it thickens slightly.
- Chicken fillet: 450 g
- Skim milk: 100 ml
- Cream 10%: 100 ml
- Wheat flour: 20 g
5
Place the chicken fillet with mushrooms in a baking dish, layer potatoes on top, and sprinkle with cheese.
- Potato: 550 g
- Cheese: 100 g
6
Bake for about 20 minutes at 230–250 degrees.









