Chicken Potato Comfort Food (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup chopped onions.
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8 ounces mushrooms, sliced up.
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter.
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2 cups diced cooked chicken.
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2 cups diced cooked potatoes.
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1 cup milk or half-and-half.
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour.
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Kosher salt for seasoning.
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Black pepper, ground fresh, to your taste.
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2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter (optional).
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1 cup grated cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (optional).
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1 cup soft crumbs from bread (optional).
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350 F/180 C/Gas 4 and grease a 2-quart dish lightly.
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In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onions, cooking for about 8 minutes until they soften and take on a golden hue.
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Blend the flour into the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Gradually pour in the milk while stirring, letting it thicken, roughly 3-5 minutes. Toss in some salt and pepper to suit your taste.
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Take your ready baking dish and mix together the potatoes, chicken, and mushroom sauce.
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On top, sprinkle either the buttered breadcrumbs (mix crumbs and melted butter) or pile on shredded cheese.
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Pop into the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until it's bubbly and heated through.
# Notes:
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Feel free to pick breadcrumbs or cheese topping, based on what you like.
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A great dish to use any leftover chicken and potatoes hanging around.