Description
This comforting Chicken and Sweet Potato Casserole combines tender chicken and sweet potatoes for a simple yet flavorful dish, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add in the diced sweet potatoes and cook until they’re slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, chicken broth, heavy cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and bake for about 25 minutes.
- If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese on top and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Enhance flavors with herbs like rosemary or a splash of lemon juice. Experiment with different cheese blends for added depth.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg