Who doesn’t love a scrumptious dinner made in less than an hour? Sweet potatoes and chunks of chicken, lightly seasoned and roasted to perfection. But that’s not all…it’s sprinkled with cheese for a taste that’s divine. Who would have known a few simple ingredients tossed together could result in a dish fit for a Queen!
Chicken and Sweet Potato Casserole
Course: Casserole, Dinner, Main Dish – Poultry or Chicken6-8
servingsIngredients
4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks
3 large chicken breasts,, cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks
1 cup Gruyere (or Swiss) cheese, grated
½ cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes)
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt & Pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a small bowl combine the olive oil, garlic and spices and stir.
- Put the sweet potatoes in a bowl and sprinkle with half of the oil mixture, toss and let rest 10 minutes.
- Transfer the potatoes to the baking dish and bake uncovered, for 30 minutes,(stir after 15 minutes).
- While the potatoes are baking, put the chicken in the bowl, sprinkle with the remaining oil, toss to coat and let rest. 7. After the potatoes have baked for 30 minutes, remove from the oven and stir in the chicken.
- Top with the cheese, & return to the oven for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve with a small salad or vegetable and enjoy.
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