Elevated Chicken-Potato-Mushroom Casserole Recipe

RecipeSavants.com This elevated version has succulent layers of chicken, sliced potatoes, sautéed mushrooms, onions, and grated cheddar in a flavorful cream sauce. The kicker is the diced fried bacon that is sprinkled on top before baking. In about an hour, you will have a delicious casserole for the whole family! Smart Recipes, American Recipes, Chicken,Dairy Recipes, Recipes Chicken,Dairy American Elevated Chicken-Potato-Mushroom Casserole

PT2H Serves 6 Ingredients: 3 Pounds Potatoes 2 Chicken Breasts 12 Button Mushrooms 4 Thick-Cut Bacon Strips 0.5 Large Red Onion 0.66 Cup Grated Cheddar Cheese 0.5 Cup Chicken Stock 0.25 Cup Half & Half 0.25 Teaspoon Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper 0.25 Teaspoon Garlic Powder 0.25 Cup Scallions 2 Tablespoons Fresh Italian Parsley Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook bacon until crispy. Add onion and cook until golden brown. With a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon and onions to a bowl. Set aside. Heat the same skillet with bacon grease over high heat and saute mushrooms until softened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and set aside. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine chicken, potatoes, garlic powder, salt and black pepper and toss to coat well. In another bowl, mix chicken stock and half & half and stir to combine. In the bottom of a casserole dish, arrange the potato and chicken mixture, followed by half of the bacon and onion mixture, then 1/3 cup of cheese, then the mushrooms and finally with the remaining bacon mixture. Pour stock mixture over the surface of the casserole. Season with salt and black pepper. Cover tightly with aluminum foil, and bake for 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature of the oven to 375 and bake for another 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 30 minutes. Serve hot with the garnish of remaining cheese, parsley and scallions.