Harvest Chicken Casserole
A cozy and nutritious chicken casserole filled with sweet potatoes, broccoli, and cheddar cheese, perfect for any season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 Chicken Breasts
- 2 Sweet Potatoes
- 1 Broccoli Head
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the chicken by seasoning with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, then cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side. Rest and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Roast the sweet potatoes after peeling and chopping them into small cubes, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and bake for about 20 minutes until tender.
- Steam the broccoli florets for about 5 minutes until bright green.
- Combine the chopped chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, steamed broccoli, and cheese in a large bowl, mixing gently.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and top with reserved cheese.
- Bake covered with foil for 30 minutes, then uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, healthy comfort food, sweet potatoes
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