Potato casserole with chicken and mushrooms
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Smoked chicken is used in this case, but if desired, you can use boiled or fried chicken fillet instead. This potato casserole with chicken and mushrooms makes an excellent main dish for the whole family. Serve it cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, peel the potatoes, cut them into medium-sized pieces, and boil in salted water until cooked.
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Step 2
2. Peel the onion and garlic and finely chop them. Heat olive oil in a skillet and add the onion and garlic. Add herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper. Fry over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step 3
3. Wash, dry, and slice the mushrooms. Place them in a frying pan. Grate the zest from the lemon and add it together with the mushrooms (the recipe will only benefit from this). Continue frying, stirring, until the mushrooms are cooked.
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Step 4
4. Remove the skillet from the heat, add the flour, and stir thoroughly to prevent lumps from forming.
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Step 5
5. Return to the heat and slowly pour in the milk in a thin stream, stirring constantly. For a more tangy flavor, I recommend adding lemon juice as well. Let it simmer over low heat.
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Step 6
6. Drain the water from the potatoes, add a little butter and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mash into a puree and beat in the egg. Mix thoroughly once again.
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Step 7
7. Add the grated cheese and chopped smoked chicken to the pan. Gently mix everything together and let the cheese melt. Then remove from heat.
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Step 8
8. In a separate bowl, combine breadcrumbs, a little cheese (Parmesan is ideal), and butter. Mix well.
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Step 9
9. Lightly grease the bottom of a heatproof baking dish with oil. Spread half of the mashed potatoes on the bottom. Add the filling and cover with the remaining mashed potatoes. Sprinkle cheese and breadcrumbs on top, then place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees.
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Step 10
10. Bake the potato casserole with chicken and mushrooms at home for about 30-40 minutes. When the top turns golden brown, the dish is ready to serve.