Italian Casserole
4 servings
60 minutes
Italian casserole is the embodiment of warm Mediterranean hospitality. It combines tender mashed potatoes, juicy chicken fillet, and aromatic mushrooms soaked in creamy sauce. Topped with a layer of golden crust from hard cheese, this casserole becomes a true culinary masterpiece. Its taste is rich and deep, with subtle creamy and mushroom notes, while the greenery of dill and parsley adds freshness to the dish. Italians love casseroles for their simplicity and coziness as they bring the whole family together at one table. This dish can be served as a standalone dinner or complemented with a light salad. It is easy to prepare, but its harmony of flavors captivates from the first bite.
1
Clean and boil the potatoes.
- Mashed potato: 1 kg
2
Chop the mushrooms and chicken fillet, then fry.
- Fresh mushrooms: 500 g
- Chicken breast fillet: 3 pieces
3
For the sauce, mix cream or milk with spices, place on heat, and let it warm up.
- Cream 30% fat: 150 ml
4
Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.
- Hard cheese: 350 g
5
Chop the greens finely.
- Dill: 3 g
- Parsley: 3 g
6
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
7
Grease the baking tray with oil, place the potatoes on it, then the chicken and mushrooms, pour with sauce, and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Mashed potato: 1 kg
- Chicken breast fillet: 3 pieces
- Fresh mushrooms: 500 g
- Cream 30% fat: 150 ml
- Hard cheese: 350 g
8
Bake the casserole in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
9
At the end of cooking, you can garnish with dill and parsley.
- Dill: 3 g
- Parsley: 3 g
