If you love casseroles, you have to try our Chicken Casserole and the popular Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole recipe.
CHICKEN MUSHROOM CASSEROLE-
We love this chicken mushroom casserole for dinner. The layers of potatoes with chicken and sauteed mushrooms in a creamy and thick sauce then loaded with cheese is so so good.
INGREDIENTS-
With just a few basic ingredients you can have this hearty casserole ready.
Chicken- You can use either boneless skinless chicken breast, chicken thighs, or chicken tenderloins (chicken strips) for this casserole.Chicken seasoning- Salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning are what we seasoned the chicken with.Potatoes- Russet, Idaho, or Yukon gold potatoes can be used for this dish. We thinly slice our potatoes using a Mandoline Slicer so the potatoes are even in thickness.Mushrooms- We used white mushrooms but you can use portabella, shiitake mushrooms, or your favorite mushrooms.Onion- Sweet or cooking onion will work.Garlic- We used fresh garlic but you can substitute it with garlic powder.Butter- Unsweetened butter adds creaminess to the casserole.Mozzarella Cheese- You can use freshly grated mozzarella cheeseHerbs- You can use your favorite herbs; cilantro, dill, fresh thyme, or parsley will all work.Sauce- For the sauce, stir together mayo, egg, sour cream, and milk with a seasoning of salt and pepper.
how to make the chicken mushroom casserole:
This potato and chicken casserole with mushrooms is by far our favorite and most often made casserole, especially if we like casseroles.
Chicken- In a small bowl, combine seasonings. Beat the chicken until even in thickness and season with seasoning blend on both sides.Cook chicken- In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, add olive oil in a skillet and pan sear the chicken breast and then turn down the heat and finish cooking.Potatoes- Peel the potatoes and slice them into thin pieces, using a mandoline slicer (J).Cook potatoes- Saute the potatoes in a skillet with oil until the potatoes are tender and season with salt and pepper to taste.Mushrooms- Saute the sliced mushrooms, chopped onions, and minced garlic with oil until the mushrooms are golden.Sauce- In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the sauce mixture.Assemble- Add the potatoes to the casserole dish and spread evenly, and top with fresh greens. Slice the chicken and add overtop the potatoes. Finally, add the sauteed mushrooms and butter slices.Add sauce and cheese- Pour the sauce over all the ingredients and top with shredded cheese and chopped greens. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake.Garnish- with fresh herbs and freshly grated black pepper over the entire casserole.Serve and Enjoy!
