Chicken in a Cloud

Name: Chicken in a Cloud
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: POTATO SHELL:; 3-1/2 cups mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter); 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; Salt to taste; FILLING:; 1-1/2 cups shredded or cubed cooked chicken or turkey; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

I enjoy this tasty dish with a garden salad, corn on the cob and a warm dinner roll. The greatest thing about casseroles like this one - besides eating them - is that they can be prepared ahead of time. This recipe is perfect for hearty appetites.

Ingredients

POTATO SHELL:
3-1/2 cups mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Salt to taste
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups shredded or cubed cooked chicken or turkey
1 package (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Combine all of the potato shell ingredients; spread over the bottom and up the sides of a greased 2-qt. shallow baking dish. In a large bowl, combine filling ingredients; pour gently into shell.
Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 40 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.