Delicious Potato Cake with Chicken and Mushrooms – Italian Recipes

Try this Italian potato cake with chicken and mushrooms for a delicious and comforting meal. Easy to make and full of flavor!

Introduction

The potato cake with chicken and mushrooms is a tempting savory cake without flour: instead of the classic pastry crust, we use a soft potato base ready to be filled with various ingredients. To prepare it, all you need to do is mash the boiled potatoes directly in the baking dish, whole and with their skins!

We have chosen a filling of sautéed chicken bites and sautéed mushrooms, which is further enriched by a mixture of eggs and sour cream. This composition recalls the typical recipe of quiche Lorraine and adds a touch of creaminess and flavor. Additionally, the addition of mozzarella on top ensures an irresistible gooey texture!

Easy to prepare and customize, the potato cake with chicken and mushrooms is a complete and hearty dish, ideal to serve alongside a vegetable side for a simple yet delicious dinner.

Ingredients

• 800g of potatoes
• 300g of chicken breast
• 200g of mushrooms
• 2 eggs
• 200ml of sour cream
• 150g of mozzarella cheese
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper

Instructions

1. Boil the potatoes in their skins until tender. Peel and mash them in a bowl.
2. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
3. In a pan, heat olive oil, add diced chicken, and cook until golden brown. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until soft.
4. In a separate bowl, mix eggs, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
5. Combine the chicken and mushroom mixture with the egg and cream mixture, and set aside.
6. Press half of the mashed potatoes into a greased baking dish to form a base.
7. Spread the chicken and mushroom filling evenly over the potato base.
8. Cover with the remaining mashed potatoes, smooth the top, and sprinkle with grated mozzarella.
9. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
10. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Variations

Try these variations:

• Potato cake with ham
• Crumble of potatoes
• Potato cake with ragù filling
• Potato pie
• Crumble of potatoes and sausage