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Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Casserole

Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Casserole: Comfort in Every Bite

A hearty Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Casserole that is gluten-free and packed with protein, delivering comfort in every bite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 lb Chicken Breasts can substitute with ground beef or plant-based options
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups Broccoli chopped
  • 1 cup Buffalo Sauce adjust to taste for preferred heat level
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 teaspoon Garlic Powder can substitute with garlic flakes
  • 2 teaspoon Onion Powder can substitute with onion flakes
  • ½ teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded can use pepper Jack, Colby Jack, or mozzarella
  • 2 tablespoon Green Onion, chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13 Casserole Dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 casserole dish with olive oil.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the buffalo sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Set aside half of this mixture for later.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, toss the peeled and chopped sweet potatoes with half of the buffalo sauce mixture.
  4. Spread the coated sweet potatoes in the prepared baking dish and roast for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  5. In the mixing bowl, add chicken breasts, chopped broccoli, and the remaining buffalo sauce mixture. Toss until well coated.
  6. Layer the chicken and broccoli mixture over the roasted sweet potatoes and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes.
  7. Once fully cooked, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and broil for 3-5 minutes until melted and bubbly.
  8. Remove from oven, let cool for 5 minutes, and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10000IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Adjust spice levels according to preference and use high-quality cheese for better melting results.

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