Description
A comforting and easy casserole with tender chicken and creamy sweet potatoes, made with just five simple ingredients.
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).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced sweet potatoes and sauté for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, chicken broth, heavy cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and bake for about 25 minutes.
- If using cheese, sprinkle it on top and bake for another 5 minutes until melted and golden.
- Let the casserole cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For added creaminess, adjust the amount of heavy cream. For a lighter option, substitute with half-and-half.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg