Mashed Potato Chicken Casserole

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Creamy chicken and vegetable filling topped with fluffy mashed potatoes and melted cheese
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This comforting Mashed Potato Chicken Casserole is the ultimate weeknight comfort food. It combines tender cubed chicken with a rich creamy mushroom sauce, vibrant frozen peas, and sweet baby carrots, all nestled in a 2-quart baking dish. The entire mixture is smothered in a thick layer of homemade-style instant mashed potatoes and a generous sprinkling of sharp cheddar cheese. As it bakes, the top turns golden brown and bubbly while the filling stays moist and savory. It’s an easy, family-friendly meal that delivers hearty satisfaction without requiring hours in the kitchen. Perfect for busy nights or when you need a reliable, delicious dinner that everyone will love.

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Mashed Potato Chicken Casserole

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 346.6

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This comforting Mashed Potato Chicken Casserole is the ultimate weeknight comfort food. It combines tender cubed chicken with a rich creamy mushroom sauce, vibrant frozen peas, and sweet baby carrots, all nestled in a 2-quart baking dish. The entire mixture is smothered in a thick layer of homemade-style instant mashed potatoes and a generous sprinkling of sharp cheddar cheese. As it bakes, the top turns golden brown and bubbly while the filling stays moist and savory. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy, family-friendly meal that delivers hearty satisfaction without requiring hours in the kitchen. Perfect for busy nights or when you need a reliable, delicious dinner that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177ðC).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the cooked cubed chicken with the jar of chicken cooking sauce and creamy mushroom sauce.
  3. Simmer the chicken mixture for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  4. Stir in the frozen baby carrots, frozen peas, chopped fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Continue to cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender and the mixture is hot.
  6. Spoon the chicken and vegetable mixture into a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
  7. Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese evenly over the chicken mixture.
  8. Spoon the prepared mashed potatoes over the top of the casserole, spreading them to cover the entire surface.
  9. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the mashed potatoes are lightly browned on top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 346.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.4g27%
Saturated Fat 4.8g24%
Cholesterol 129.1mg44%
Sodium 118.9mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 39.1g79%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken casserole, mashed potatoes, comfort food, cheese, vegetables, easy dinner, family meal, mushroom sauce, cheddar, baking, peas, carrots, oven baked, leftovers, quick meal
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