Chicken In A Cloud

Creamy chicken and veggies nestled in a fluffy cloud of mashed potatoes, topped with melted cheese, true comfort food at it's finest! A simple and easy recipe, this casserole can be assembled in advance and popped into the oven an hour before serving. Serve with warm buttered biscuits. Enjoy! Tip: the hot mashed potatoes are especially tasty prepared with chicken broth in place of water, and cream cheese in place of the usual milk & butter. I sometimes skip the cream of chicken soup--equally delicious! Can be made using leftover rotisserie chicken.

Steps

Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

Butter a 13 by 9 inch shallow baking dish.

Spread hot mashed potatoes evenly across the bottom of the baking dish , coming up the sides somewhat to create a shell.

In a large bowl , stir together the chicken , vegetables , soup , sour cream , onion or chives , mustard , garlic , and pepper.

Spread the chicken mixture on top of the mashed potatoes , and sprinkle evenly with the shredded cheese.

Bake uncovered for 45 minutes , until cheese is melted and casserole is hot and bubbly.

Remove casserole from the oven , let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Good served with warm buttered biscuits.

Assemble the casserole as directed , reserving the grated cheese.

During the last 30 minutes of baking , top casserole with 1-2 cups freshly torn soft breadcrumbs , seasoned with a pinch of poultry seasoning and a few dashes of celery seeds.

Drizzle with 2-3 tablespoons of melted butter , and then top with the grated cheese.

Bake until topping is lightly.

Ingredients

mashed potatoes, chicken, frozen mixed vegetables, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion flakes, dry mustard, garlic powder, ground black pepper, sharp cheddar cheese