Savory Potato Baskets with Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Filling | May 18, 2025

These Savory Potato Baskets with Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Filling turn humble pantry staples into a showstopper family dinner. Crispy potato nests cradle a velvety blend of tender chicken breast, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic garlic, all bound in a tangy sour-cream sauce and finished with a honey-mustard drizzle. Inspired by European comfort-food traditions and modern “basket” presentations, this recipe elevates basic ingredients into an elegant yet approachable meal that’s sure to become a new weeknight favorite.

Cooking Time
Preparation: 25 minutes

Pan-frying Potato Baskets: 15 minutes

Sautéing Filling & Sauce: 20 minutes

Baking Assembled Baskets: 30 minutes

Total Active Time: Approximately 60 minutes

Total Time: About 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients
Potato Baskets:

1 kg potatoes, peeled and grated (about 4–5 medium potatoes)

1 medium onion, finely minced

Juice of 1 tsp lemon (prevents browning)

2 eggs

70 g sour cream

30 g cornstarch

1 tsp salt

⅓ tsp black pepper

1 tsp dried garlic granules

⅓ tsp ground cardamom (optional, for warmth)

2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)

Chicken & Mushroom Filling:

1 chicken breast fillet (about 200 g), diced

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1 tsp paprika powder

2 cloves garlic, minced

200 g mushrooms (champignons), sliced

40 g dairy-free or regular butter

1 onion, diced

1 bell pepper, diced

2 eggs (for binding)

70 g sour cream

1 tsp dried garlic

⅓ tsp ground cardamom

30 g cornstarch

Honey-Mustard Sauce:

3 tbsp mayonnaise

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp honey

Juice of ½ lemon

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Garnish & Sides:

2 tbsp chopped fresh dill

Assorted salad greens (lettuce, cucumber, tomato)

50 g hard cheese (Parmesan or similar), grated

Step-by-Step Cooking Directions

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