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A blue baking dish contains a baked vegetable and cheese casserole, garnished with parsley. A serving spoon rests on top.
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Chicken Potato Casserole Bake with Red Peppers

Chicken potato casserole is comfort food at its finest! This simple, lightened up version features perfectly roasted chicken breast, tender potatoes, red pepper, spices, and a layer of melted cheddar cheese. Full of flavor and quick to prep, this dish is easy to toss in the oven for a low-effort weeknight meal! 
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6
Calories 365kcal
Author Christy Gurin

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breasts cut into 1" cubes (chicken thighs work too)
  • 1 1/2 lbs. yellow potatoes cut into 1/2" pieces
  • 2 red peppers seeds removed and cut into 1" pieces
  • 1 cup onion cut into 1" pieces, use outer, larger rings of onion for this
  • 1 head garlic cloves separated and skin removed, cut larger cloves in half*
  • 3 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese or gruyere or other favorite cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley optional
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425° F (218° C). Spray baking dish with cooking spray or rub with additional oil.
  • Use a kitchen towel or paper towels to dry chicken and vegetables off and absorb excess moisture.
  • Place chicken, potatoes, red pepper, onion slices, and garlic into prepared baking dish and drizzle with 3 Tbsp. oil.
    1 1/2 lbs. chicken breasts, 1 1/2 lbs. yellow potatoes, 2 red peppers, 1 cup onion, 1 head garlic cloves, 3 Tablespoon olive oil
  • Add paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes and rub in with hands to coat evenly.
    1 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Place in preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, stirring once half way through.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese. Return pan to oven and turn to broil and cook for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted, watching carefully to avoid burning. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
    1 cup grated cheddar cheese, 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley

Notes

*Can use 2 tsp. minced garlic or 1 tsp. garlic powder instead if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 666mg | Potassium: 1070mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2340IU | Vitamin C: 70.4mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 5mg