Potato casserole with chicken julienne

4 servings

60 minutes

Potato casserole with chicken julienne is a cozy dish of Russian cuisine that combines the tenderness of mashed potatoes and the rich flavor of creamy chicken julienne. The casserole evokes traditional family dinners where the aromas of mushrooms, chicken, and spices fill the home with warmth. Cream gives the filling a silky texture, while baked cheese adds an appetizing golden crust. The dish is perfect for both everyday dinners and festive tables. It is versatile: it can be served as a standalone treat or complemented with fresh vegetables and herbs. Due to its heartiness and harmony of flavors, the casserole has become a favorite option for a hot dish that can provide true enjoyment of home cooking.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 725.6
• Proteins: 47.3g
• Fats: 37g
• Carbohydrates: 51.8g

Ingredients

• Potato: 1 kg
• Fresh champignons: 250 g
• Chicken fillet: 500 g
• Cream 20%: 200 ml
• Onion: 1 pc
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Nutmeg: pinch
• Hard cheese: 150 g
• Butter: 1 tbsp
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Boil the potatoes, add butter, and make mashed potatoes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 1 kg
   • Butter: 1 tablespoon

2. Fry mushrooms, onions, and chicken fillet in vegetable oil for 10-15 minutes. Add salt and spices.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh champignons: 250 g
   • Chicken fillet: 500 g
   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Nutmeg:  pinch

3. Add cream, mix well, cover with a lid, reduce the heat and simmer for another 5 minutes. The cream should thicken.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream 20%: 200 ml

4. In the baking dish, layer: first layer - mashed potatoes, second layer - julienne.

5. Sprinkle everything with grated cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Hard cheese: 150 g

6. Bake in the oven at 180 degrees for 15 minutes.