Genius chicken casserole: A quick recipe for family delight
How do you make lunch disappear from the table in the blink of an eye? Prepare a genius chicken casserole, and success is guaranteed from the very beginning.
A casserole is a tried-and-true, quick, and simple idea for a family meal. In this case, combine a few favorite ingredients and put them in a preheated oven. The kitchen appliance will do all the work for you, and you can use the saved time for some well-deserved relaxation.
And since we are already talking about casseroles, you must try our combination with chicken, which includes several tasty and exciting layers. Apart from the meat, the recipe consists of potatoes, tomato sauce with a hint of paprika, and melted cheese. Just reading about it can immediately make you hungry, so let's not delay and get straight to the point.
The genius casserole consists of several layers that together create an ideal flavor combination. Simply delicious!
Ingredients:
Potato layer:
- 28 oz of potatoes,
- 2 eggs,
- ½ cup of all-purpose flour.
Tomato layer:
- 1 long orange bell pepper,
- 1 long red bell pepper,
- 1 long green bell pepper,
- ¼ cup of olive oil,
- 16 oz of chicken breast fillet,
- 1 onion,
- 1 tablespoon of sweet paprika,
- 1 tablespoon of dried garlic,
- 1 tablespoon of dried marjoram,
- 1 teaspoon of cumin,
- 1.5 teaspoons of salt,
- ½ teaspoon of pepper,
- 21 oz of tomato passata with herbs.
Add-ons:
- 9 oz shredded cheese mix.
Preparation:
Step 1. Start the recipe by preparing the potato mixture. To do this, mash the cooked potatoes and combine them with eggs and all-purpose flour. Finally, mix the ingredients thoroughly to obtain a uniform mixture.
Step 2. Next, prepare the tomato layer. First, cut the colorful bell peppers into smaller pieces.
Step 3. Place a pan with olive oil on the stove. When the kitchen gadget is well-heated, sauté the chicken pieces with onions.
Step 4. The following ingredients should be added to the pan: the colorful bell peppers and the spices: sweet paprika, dried garlic, dried marjoram, cumin, salt, and pepper. Finally, add the tomato passata with herbs.
Step 5. When all the add-ons are ready, it's time to assemble the casserole. First, create the potato layer in a 9.5 in x 9.5 in baking dish. Spread the chicken in tomato sauce directly on the potatoes. Finally, sprinkle the grated cheese on top.
Step 6. Place the prepared dish in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. The oven should be set to 350°F. And that's all; enjoy!
