Potato casserole with chicken and cheese
2 servings
80 minutes
Potato casserole with chicken and cheese is a warm, cozy dish born in Russian cuisine. The casserole combines the tenderness of chicken fillet, the richness of potatoes, and the spiciness of hard cheese to create a harmony of flavors. The history of the dish is rooted in the tradition of Russian casseroles where simple, accessible ingredients transform into a hearty and aromatic treat. Potatoes soak up creamy sauce, softening and acquiring a creamy texture while a golden crust forms from melted cheese on top. The casserole is perfect for family dinners as well as festive feasts and can be served with pickles or fresh vegetables. This dish is not only nutritious but also incredibly comforting, evoking warm associations with home and leisurely evenings among loved ones.
1
Thinly slice the chicken fillet, mix mayonnaise, chicken, and spices to taste. Mix everything well and let it sit for 20 minutes.
- Chicken breast fillet: 400 g
- Mayonnaise: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground red pepper: to taste
- Paprika: to taste
- Turmeric: to taste
- Ground ginger: to taste
- Dried dill: to taste
2
Slice the onion into thin rings and grate the cheese on a coarse grater.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Hard cheese: 150 g
3
Mix sour cream (can substitute with cream) and spices to taste, and mix well.
- Sour cream: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground red pepper: to taste
- Paprika: to taste
- Turmeric: to taste
- Ground ginger: to taste
- Dried dill: to taste
4
Slice the potatoes into thin rounds.
- Potato: 3 pieces
5
Place a layer of onions in a greased form. On top of the onions, add a layer of potatoes. Coat the potatoes with a sauce made from sour cream and spices. Finally, tightly place the chicken fillet on top.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Potato: 3 pieces
- Sour cream: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground red pepper: to taste
- Paprika: to taste
- Turmeric: to taste
- Ground ginger: to taste
- Dried dill: to taste
- Chicken breast fillet: 400 g
6
Sprinkle grated cheese on top. Repeat layers until ingredients are finished. Generously sprinkle cheese on top.
- Hard cheese: 150 g
- Hard cheese: 150 g
7
Bake the casserole in a preheated oven for 50 minutes. Check readiness with a knife or toothpick.
8
Let the baked dish cool slightly and serve it at the table.
