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Mashed Potato Casserole with Crispy Chicken

A comforting casserole featuring creamy mashed potatoes topped with crispy chicken, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Casserole, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Russet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup milk warm
  • 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Crispy Chicken
  • 2 cups chicken breast cooked and shredded
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs large eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Topping
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Mashed Potatoes
  1. Boil the cubed potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
  2. Add warm milk, butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy.
Prepare the Crispy Chicken
  1. Preheat the oven to 400?F (200?C).
  2. In a bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dip shredded chicken in beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little oil. Fry the coated chicken until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly in a baking dish.
  2. Top with the crispy chicken pieces.
  3. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can mix in some sour cream or cream cheese into the mashed potatoes.

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