Week 7 - Smothered Chicken & Cheesy Potato Casserole

I found this recipe awhile ago, but never have potatoes in the house.  Well last night was the night I decided to make it because I had all the ingredients on hand.  Here is the link to the recipe - http://www.southyourmouth.com/2014/03/smothered-chicken-cheesy-potato.html?m=1

Ingredients: (what I used)
4 medium russet potatoes
1 10.75-oz. can condensed cream of broccoli soup* (such as Campbell’s)
1 1/4 cups milk
8-10 slices of bacon
2 pieces of chicken, cut into tenders
4 ounces cheese**, shredded (about 1 cup)

Combine cheese soup and milk then whisk until smooth. Reserve 1 cup of cheese soup mixture and set aside to use later.

 Wash and peel potatoes then cut into thin slices (about 1/4 inch thick). 

Spray the bottom and sides of a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray. Spoon 1/4 of the cheese soup mixture into the bottom of the dish. Add a single layer of potato slices. Spoon another 1/4 of soup mixture over potatoes. Repeat this process two more times so that you have three layers of potatoes topped with soup mixture. 

Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.  Meanwhile, slice bacon into 1/2-inch strips and cook in a skillet over medium-high heat until bacon is browned and crispy. Remove bacon pieces from skillet with a slotted spoon; set aside.

Sauté chicken in bacon drippings over medium-high heat until lightly browned (we’re not trying to cook them through, just get a nice sear on each side); set aside.

Remove dish from oven and uncover. Arrange chicken tenderloins 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 uncover. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over chicken and potatoes then top with bacon pieces. Return dish to oven and continue cooking, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. 

Serve and enjoy!!

Ben and I really enjoyed this dish and Ben specifically noted he wanted to have it again!! Definitely tasty!