Potato Topped Cheesy Chicken Casserole Recipes

POTATO-TOPPED CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook chicken, carrots and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in flour, tomato paste, salt, pepper and thyme. Add chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 6-8 minutes or until thickened., Preheat oven to 400°. Divide mixture between two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Drain potatoes; place in a large bowl. Add milk and butter; mash until smooth. Stir in cheese. Spread over chicken mixture., Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until bubbly. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles up to 3 months. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 400°. Bake, uncovered, 50-55 minutes or until bubbly.

POTATO-TOPPED CHEESY BROCCOLI-CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 2 1/2-quart oval baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Cook frozen broccoli as directed on bag for microwave directions.
• In 2-quart saucepan, heat water and butter to rapid boiling; remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup of the milk and the potatoes (from Chicken Helper box) until well blended. Let stand about 1 minute or until liquid is absorbed; whip vigorously with fork. Add half of the seasoned crumbs (from Chicken Helper box) and remaining 3/4 cup milk. Mix well, using electric mixer, if necessary.
• In large bowl, mix cooked broccoli mixture with cheeses, stirring to melt cheese. Add chicken and rest of seasoned crumbs; mix until combined. Pour into baking dish; top with mashed potato mixture, spreading evenly over top of casserole. Sprinkle with parsley.
• Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until casserole is bubbling and potatoes have started to brown. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

CHEESY CHICKEN AND POTATO CASSEROLE WITH BACON

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 13x9x2-inch baking dish with the cooking spray.
• Stir the soup, sour cream, 1 cup cheese, milk, garlic powder and black pepper in a medium bowl.
• Spread the potatoes in the baking dish. Season the potatoes with the salt and additional black pepper. Top with the chicken. Spread the soup mixture over the chicken. Cover the baking dish.
• Bake for 40 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the mixture is hot and bubbling. Uncover the baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
• Bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with the bacon and chives before serving.

POTATO-TOPPED CHEESY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a saute pan with about 1 Tbsp of butter saute onions and mushrooms until tender.
• In a bowl combine broccoli mixture, chicken, half of the green onions, garlic powder or fresh minced garlic plus the sauteed onions and mushrooms.
• Transfer to a 3-quart baking dish. Arrange potatoes on top.
• Bake, uncovered for 40 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining green onions. Bake 5-10 minutes more or until cheese melts.