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Chicken and Sweet Potato Casserole

Cultural Context

Chicken and Sweet Potato Casserole is a comforting dish that embodies the heart of American home cooking. Often enjoyed during family gatherings and potlucks, this casserole combines protein and vegetables in a hearty, satisfying meal. The sweetness of the potatoes complements the savory chicken, making it a favorite, especially in the fall and winter months when comfort food is most cherished.

AmericanUSmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3 lbs sweet potatoes
2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
3 cups kale
1/3 cup melted butter
1/4 cup flour
black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups half and half
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
more shredded Swiss cheese for topping
avocado oil
green onion for garnish

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

1

Cook 3 lbs of sweet potatoes, then cut them up into pieces.

2

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of cooked shredded chicken breast and 3 cups of kale (about 3 handfuls).

3

In a saucepan, melt 1/3 cup of butter.

4

Add 1/4 cup of flour, a little black pepper, and about 1 teaspoon of salt to the melted butter and whisk until smooth.

5

Put the mixture back on heat and slowly add 3 cups of half and half, mixing continuously until it thickens.

6

Once thickened, add about 1 cup of shredded Swiss cheese and let it melt completely.

7

In a 10x13 baking dish, spray the bottom with avocado oil.

8

Pour the mixture of sweet potatoes, kale, and chicken into the baking dish and mix well.

9

Top the mixture with more shredded Swiss cheese.

10

Bake in the oven at 350°F for about 30 minutes.

11

Garnish with green onion before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingbaking

Equipment Needed

saucepanlarge bowl10x13 baking dishwhisk

Spice Level:

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Dietary

low-carb

Allergens

milkeggs

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