Chicken & Sweet Potatoes

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A creamy, savory casserole blending tender chicken with spiced sweet potato mash and crunchy water chestnuts.
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This comforting casserole transforms humble ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal. The base features rich, mashed sweet potatoes blended with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a sweet and savory foundation. Tender cubes of chicken are simmered in a creamy sauce made with condensed soup, chicken broth, and minced onion, then layered with the spiced mash. Crunchy water chestnuts add a delightful textural contrast to the soft, velvety components. It’s a perfect dish for busy weeknights or family gatherings, offering a satisfying balance of sweetness, savory depth, and hearty texture that appeals to both adults and children.

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Chicken & Sweet Potatoes

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 649.4

Description

This comforting casserole transforms humble ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal. The base features rich, mashed sweet potatoes blended with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a sweet and savory foundation. Tender cubes of chicken are simmered in a creamy sauce made with condensed soup, chicken broth, and minced onion, then layered with the spiced mash. Crunchy water chestnuts add a delightful textural contrast to the soft, velvety components. It's a perfect dish for busy weeknights or family gatherings, offering a satisfying balance of sweetness, savory depth, and hearty texture that appeals to both adults and children.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and skimmed evaporated milk. Mix until smooth and well-blended. Set aside.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, saut the minced onion in a little oil or butter until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the cubed chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and no longer pink in the center, about 6-8 minutes.
  5. Stir in the chicken broth, cream of chicken soup (or white sauce), and water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Fold in the drained water chestnuts into the chicken mixture.
  7. Spread half of the sweet potato mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  8. Spoon the chicken and water chestnut mixture over the sweet potato layer.
  9. Top with the remaining sweet potato mixture, smoothing the surface gently.
  10. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is lightly golden.
  11. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 649.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31.0g48%
Saturated Fat 9.0g45%
Cholesterol 223.1mg75%
Sodium 224.7mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 11.5g4%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
Sugars 10.2g
Protein 67.9g136%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, sweet potato, casserole, comfort food, easy dinner, family meal, water chestnuts, creamy chicken, spiced mash, one pot, weeknight, protein, vegetable side, homestyle, baking, onion, cinnamon, nutmeg, evaporated milk
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