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Cheesy Chicken and Sweet Potato Casserole

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  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 2 hr 30 min
  • Servings 6
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This casserole takes comfort food to a whole new level. Tender sweet potatoes, chicken and kale are the coziest combination when paired with tangy Gruyère or Swiss cheese.
Created Feb 21, 2018
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Ingredients

  • 3 lb (1.5 kg) sweet potatoes
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 3 cups half-and-half
  • 8 oz Gruyère or Swiss cheese, shredded (2 cups)
  • 3 cups fresh kale, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • 2
    Pierce sweet potatoes with fork; place on cookie sheet. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until potatoes can be easily pierced with a knife. Cool 20 minutes. Peel potatoes; cut each into 1/4-inch slices.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper using whisk. Cook until smooth and bubbly, stirring frequently. Gradually stir in half-and-half, stirring frequently, 5 to 7 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese.
  • 4
    In large bowl, toss potatoes, half-and-half mixture, kale and chicken until well coated. Spoon into baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • 5
    Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
    Bake sweet potatoes the day before preparing this casserole for a quick weeknight meal.
  • Tip 2
    Hold the chicken, and turn this into an easy side dish for the holidays!
  • Tip 3
    The fall and winter seasons are prime time for comfort food, but sometimes those creamy pasta casseroles can get a little heavy. This chicken and sweet potato casserole is a great alternative for when you’re looking for something that’s delicious and comforting, but a little better for you. It’s packed with kale and sweet potatoes, which means it’s chock-full of nutrients. Just one sweet potato (skin included) is an excellent source of beta-carotene, vitamin C and fiber—and it’s low in calories! Similarly, kale is a low-calorie vegetable and is considered one of the most nutrient-rich foods out there loaded with vitamins, minerals and fiber.

Nutrition Information

670 Calories, 41g Total Fat, 31g Protein, 43g Total Carbs

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6
Calories
670
Total Fat
41g
Saturated Fat
24g
Trans Fat
1.5g
Cholesterol
155mg
Sodium
1070mg
Total Carbs
43g
Dietary Fiber
5g
Protein
31g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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