Description
Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for a family dinner. This casserole layers savory ground beef with tender potatoes and a rich, cheesy sauce, making it an ideal one-dish meal that’s sure to please everyone.
Ingredients
8 ounces cremini mushrooms trimmed and sliced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup marsala
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup green onions sliced
2 cups mozzarella shredded
1-2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Spray a 9 X 13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
In a large skillet add 2 tablespoons butter and cook the mushrooms (8 ounces) on medium-high heat until tender, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Slice each chicken breast in half, horizontally, with a very sharp knife. Pat slices dry with paper towels to remove any moisture. Dredge each piece in flour (1/2 cup), shaking off excess.
Brown chicken in batches, so as not to crowd the pan, in 1-2 tablespoons of remaining butter in the skillet, over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden. Transfer browned chicken to the prepared baking dish, laying in a single layer. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Arrange cooked mushrooms over chicken.
Add marsala (3/4 cup) and chicken broth (3/4 cup) to the skillet. Bring liquid to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Add salt (1/2 teaspoon) and pepper (1/4 teaspoon). Drizzle sauce evenly over the chicken. Sprinkle green onions (1/4 cup) over chicken then top evenly with cheese (2 cups).
Bake uncovered, in preheated oven for 12-14 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with parsley (1-2 tablespoons) and serve.
Notes
Watch the heat – To get a nice crisp coating on the chicken, you’ll want the butter hot when you put the chicken in the pan. However, butter burns easily, so be careful not to overdo the heat.
Deglazing the pan – Do not skip this step. It’s critical to ensure full flavor in your sauce. The broth and wine lift the bits of chicken and mushroom off the bottom of the pan. Scrape and stir vigorously as you add the liquid.
Simmer the sauce – The thickness of the sauce can vary a great deal based on the reduction in temperature. If you thicken the sauce too much, add a bit more chicken broth or water for a slightly thinner consistency.
If you find the sauce too thin after 10 minutes, just cook it a bit longer. You want it to be lightly coating a spoon when it’s all said and done.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg