Smothered Chicken Casserole

 

 

Smothered Chicken Casserole

 

I like finding recipe that would be perfect for weeknight meal, something easy and delicious.

I'm so glad that I got to make this, It has been on my to make Recipe list for a while.

I highly recommend!

 

 

 

 

Ingredients: (Inspired by: South your Mouth )

• 4 Medium Russet potatoes (cut into thin slices)
• 1 (10.75 ounces) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
• 1 1/4 Cups milk
• 8-10 slices of bacon ( sliced in 1/2 inch strips)
• 8 Chicken breast tenderloins
• 4 ounces of shredded cheese ( I used shredded Monterey jack cheese)
• Salt and Pepper

Directions:

• Combine cheese soup and milk then whisk until smooth, Reserve 1 Cup of cheese soup mixture and set aside for later use.
• Preheat oven to 350F
• Wash and peel potatoes then cut into thin slices.
• Spray bottom of a 13x9 baking dish with a cooking spray
• Spoon 1/4 of the cheese soup mixture in the bottom of the baking dish,
• Add potato slices, Season potatoes with salt and pepper.
• Pour the rest of the Soup mixture over potatoes.
• Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, Slice bacon and cook in skillet for over medium-high heat until bacon is browned and crispy. Remove bacon pieces from skillet and set aside
• Season chicken with salt and pepper then sautee in bacon drippings over medium-high eat until lightly browned. (were not trying to cook them through)
• Remove dish from oven and uncover. Arrange chicken on top of potatoes and pour reserved cheese soup mixture over chicken.

• Cover tightly again and continue cooking for 30 more minutes.
• Remove dish from oven and sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over chicken and potatoes and top with bacon pieces.
• Return dish into oven and continue cooking, uncovered for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

 

Enjoy!

xoxo