Creamy Chicken Meatball Potato Casserole – Easy Family Dinner

Ingrédients

1. The Potato Mash Layer

• 2.4 lbs Potatoes (peeled and cubed)

• Water (for boiling)

• 1/2 tsp Salt

• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

• 1/2 cup Milk

• 3 tbsp Butter (unsalted) 

2. The Chicken Mixture

• 14 oz Ground Chicken (Chicken mince)

• 1/2 cup Yellow Onion (finely chopped)

• 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)

• 1 tsp Garlic Powder

• 1 tsp Onion Powder

• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

• A pinch of Salt (to taste)

• 3 tbsp Olive Oil (for sautéing) 

3. The Creamy Paprika Sauce

• 1 1/2 tbsp Butter

• 1 tbsp Olive Oil

• 1/2 cup Yellow Onion (finely chopped)

• 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley

• 1 tsp Paprika

• 1 tsp Garlic Powder

• 1 tsp Onion Powder

• 1 Chicken Bouillon Cube (crumbled)

• 1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream (Cooking cream)

Topping

• 1 cup Shredded Cheese (Mozzarella or Cheddar)

 Tips

Add salt and pepper to taste.

If you don't like mashed potatoes, you can use potato cubes instead.

Step-by-Step

• Peel and cut the potatoes into chunks.

• Bring a pot half-full of water to a boil.

• Add the potatoes and cook for about 15-20 minutes until tender.

• Drain the water.

Place the potatoes in a food processor.

Add salt, black pepper, milk, and butter.

Blend until smooth.

• Place the ground chicken in a deep bowl with the chopped yellow onion, fresh parsley, onion powder, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, olive oil, and 1 tsp mustard.

• Mix well.

• Shape the ground chicken mixture into small balls.

• Heat a pan over medium-high heat and fry the chicken balls until golden brown on all sides.

• Carefully remove the chicken balls from the pan and set them aside.

• Use the same pan and heat the butter with olive oil over medium-high heat.

• Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.

• Stir in the fresh parsley, onion powder, and crumble the chicken bouillon cube into the pan. Mix well.

• Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.

• Add the chicken balls back into the pan and simmer until the sauce has thickened nicely.

• Spread the mashed potato mixture evenly in a baking dish.

• Top with the chicken balls and pour the sauce over them.

• Sprinkle with some shredded cheese if desired.

• Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Conclusion

This Creamy Chicken & Potato Casserole is the ultimate homemade comfort food — rich, satisfying, and perfect for an easy family-friendly dinner. With simple ingredients and a budget-friendly twist, it’s a recipe you’ll want to make again and again.

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