Cheesy Chicken and Sweet Potato Casserole

Name: Cheesy Chicken and Sweet Potato Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 6
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

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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.

Feb 21, 2018

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.