Potato casserole with chicken, mushrooms and green peas
4 servings
60 minutes
Potato casserole with chicken, mushrooms, and green peas is a cozy dish of Russian cuisine that combines the tenderness of mashed potatoes with the rich flavor of sautéed mushrooms and sweet peppers. The history of such casseroles goes back centuries when housewives used simple and accessible ingredients to create hearty and aromatic dishes. The combination of chicken, vegetables, and cheese makes this casserole perfect for a family dinner – it is soft, juicy, and has an appetizing crust. The addition of sour cream and eggs gives the dish a special creamy texture. It can be served with herbs and fresh vegetables, best enjoyed in the company of loved ones when the homey aroma of baked potatoes fills the kitchen with warmth and comfort.
1
Fry sweet pepper, onion, and mushrooms separately in vegetable oil.
- Sweet pepper (capsicum): 2 pieces
- Onion: 1 head
- Button mushrooms: 200 g
- Vegetable oil: 4 tablespoons
2
Boil the potatoes in salted water and puree them in a blender.
- Potato: 300 g
- Salt: to taste
3
Chop the chicken breast finely and fry it with salt and pepper.
- Chicken breast fillet: 300 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Mix potatoes with chicken, mushrooms, and vegetables.
- Potato: 300 g
- Chicken breast fillet: 300 g
- Button mushrooms: 200 g
- Sweet pepper (capsicum): 2 pieces
- Onion: 1 head
5
Mix half of the cheese, sour cream, and eggs, then pour over the potato mixture.
- Hard cheese: 100 g
- Sour cream: 150 g
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
6
Grease the mold with olive oil, add the mixture, and sprinkle with the remaining cheese on top.
- Vegetable oil: 4 tablespoons
- Hard cheese: 100 g
7
Bake at 200 degrees for about 30 minutes.
