Little Hen Casserole

Little Hen Casserole

The gravy is my favorite part!

Ingredients

  • 6 cups mashed potatoes, homemade or store-bought
  • 4 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 1-2 (10.5 oz.) cans condensed cream of chicken soup, depending on how creamy you want dish
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, whisk together 1-2 cans of soup (depending on how creamy/sauce you want this to be), milk, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary and thyme, then season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Spread mashed potatoes into an even layer in greased baking dish, then top with shredded chicken.

  4. 4

    Pour “gravy” sauce over chicken, then top with cheddar cheese, if using.

  5. 5

    Place baking dish in oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

  6. 6

    Remove from oven and let cool 5-10 minutes before serving.