Cheesy Layered Chicken and Potato Casserole

Ingredients

For the Base:

• • 5 eggs

• • 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (divided)
  • 5 potatoes, thinly sliced

• • 150g cheese (divided; use a mix of your favorites such as mozzarella, cheddar, or gouda)
  • Spring onion feathers, chopped for garnish
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

For the Filling:

• • 1 chicken fillet, diced
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1 leek, finely sliced

• • 200g mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 15g butter

• Dill, chopped for garnish
• Sour cream, for serving

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Base Layers

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

1. In a bowl, beat the eggs with ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Set aside.
2. Peel and thinly slice the potatoes into even rounds. Parboil them in salted water for about 5 minutes until slightly tender but not fully cooked. Drain and let cool.

Step 2: Cook the Chicken and Vegetables

4. 4. Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken fillet and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Cook until lightly browned and set aside.

4. In the same skillet, melt the butter. Sauté the grated carrot, leek, and mushrooms until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the diced tomato, season with salt, and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 3: Assemble the Casserole

6. Grease a casserole dish with a bit of oil or butter. Begin layering:
   • • A layer of potato slices.
     • A sprinkle of cheese (reserve about 50g for the top).
   • • A portion of the sautéed vegetables.
     • A portion of the chicken.
     • Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of potatoes.

7. Pour the beaten egg mixture evenly over the layers. Sprinkle the reserved cheese on top.

Step 4: Bake to Perfection

8. 8. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

Step 5: Garnish and Serve

9. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped spring onions and dill.
10. Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream on the side.

Prep Time, Cooking Time, and Total Time

• • Prep Time: 25 minutes

• Cooking Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings and Nutritional Information

• • Servings: 6

• Calories per serving: Approximately 320 kcal