Best 5 Chicken And Sweet Potato Enchilada Casserole Recipes

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Chicken and Sweet Potato Enchilada Casserole is a delightful dish that combines flavorful chicken, tender sweet potatoes, and a savory enchilada sauce. Easy to make, this casserole is a perfect option for busy weeknight dinners, potlucks, or meal prep. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe will guide you through the simple steps to create a delicious and satisfying meal that's sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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Enchiladas are typically made from rolled up tortillas, but in this gluten-free, grain-free version, we're using spiralized sweet potatoes in layers, to make a lasagna-style enchilada casserole. Who doesn't love lasagna and enchiladas? This dish is packed with veggies and protein and saves well for meal prep and leftovers. The layers of enchilada sauce, sweet potato, spinach, black beans and chicken are delicious and make for a healthy weeknight meal. Depending on how you slice the casserole, you can make 6 giant slices or 12 slices. I recommend making 12 and serving with a yummy side salad or veggie, like some corn or string beans.

Provided by Ali Maffucci

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Cooking spray, for the dish
1/4 cup avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
1 pint (16 ounces) tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt
3 large sweet potatoes, peeled
Two 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed
2 cups shredded chicken breasts (from a rotisserie chicken)
3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
4 cups baby spinach
Sliced avocado, for serving (about 1 avocado)
Small handful fresh cilantro leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13 inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Prepare the enchilada sauce. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the arrowroot powder and whisk until combined, about 1 minute. Add the tomato sauce, broth, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and salt to taste.
  • Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • While the enchilada sauce cooks, spiralize the sweet potatoes. Trim the ends, then slice halfway through the sweet potatoes lengthwise, careful not to pierce through the center. Spiralize to yield chip slices. Set aside.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Arrange a third of the sweet potato slices in a single layer, overlapping slightly to cover up any little gaps. Sprinkle half of the beans, half of the chicken, 1 cup of the cheese, half of the spinach and 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce evenly over the sweet potato slices. Repeat, starting with a third of the sweet potato slices, then the remaining beans and chicken, 1 cup of the cheese, the remaining spinach and 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce. Finish the casserole with the remaining sweet potatoes slices and spread the remaining enchilada sauce over top. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake the casserole for 40 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of cheese. Bake until the cheese melts and the casserole bubbles, about 5 minutes. Let cool for at least 10 minutes, then top with the avocado and cilantro before serving.

CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Chicken and Sweet Potato Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lambkyns

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 red onions, large, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 kg chicken thigh fillet, halved crossways
1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced
6 sprigs lemon thyme
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons mustard, wholegrain
400 g sweet potatoes, peeled, roughly chopped
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup thickened cream

Steps:

  • Caramelised onions: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large frying pan over low heat. Add onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until soft. Add brown sugar and balsamic vinegar. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken. Cook for 2 minutes each side or until golden. Remove to a plate.
  • Add fennel, thyme and garlic to pan. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until soft. Add wine and mustard. Cook for 3 minutes. Add sweet potato and stock. Bring to the boil. Return chicken to pan. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add cream. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes (do not return to the boil as sauce might spit). Stir in caramelised onions. Serve.
  • Notes:.
  • To freeze: Allow to cool for 1 hour. Spoon into a 4 cup-capacity airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
  • To reheat: Thaw in the fridge for 24 hours. Microwave, uncovered, on MEDIUM (50%) for 15 to 18 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 655, Fat 28.7, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 250.1, Sodium 489.4, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 6, Sugar 11.3, Protein 54.5

SWEET POTATO CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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This casserole is the tastiest chicken dish that I have ever tasted. The sweet potato adds an interesting addition to the chicken, alternatively butternut squash can be used in its place. Everyone I have ever cooked this casserole for has loved it! Serve with rice or mashed potato with fresh, crisp green vegetables.

Provided by RACHEL

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 carrots, diced
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - diced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup dry white wine
2 cups chicken stock
¼ cup half-and-half or light cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until just starting to turn golden. Mix in the sweet potatoes and carrot; cook and stir for a few minutes, until lightly browned.
  • Move the vegetables to the sides of the pan, leaving the center clear. Add the chicken; cook and stir until seared on all sides. Scatter the flour over the top, and stir it in. Gradually stir in the chicken stock, mixing carefully so that no flour lumps form. Scrape any bits of food from the bottom of the pan while you do this. Pour in the wine last, and mix through. Transfer to a casserole dish and cover with a lid.
  • Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Remove from the oven, and let it cool just a little before stirring in the cream (or else it may curdle).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.9 calories, Carbohydrate 58.1 g, Cholesterol 74.4 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 576.5 mg, Sugar 13.4 g

CHEESY SWEET POTATO-CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Spice things up with Cheesy Sweet Potato-Chicken Enchiladas. Add minced jalapeño pepper to Cheesy Sweet Potato-Chicken Enchiladas for even more heat.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 sweet potato (1/2 lb.), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
2 cans (10 oz. each) mild green enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
1 cup rinsed canned black beans
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese, divided
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
12 corn tortillas (6 inch), warmed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook potatoes in boiling water 5 min. or just until tender; drain. Place in large bowl. Mix sour cream and enchilada sauce until blended.
  • Add 1 cup of the sour cream mixture to potatoes along with the chicken, beans, 1/2 cup cheese and 2 Tbsp. cilantro; mix lightly.
  • Spoon about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla; roll up.
  • Place, seam sides down, in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining sour cream mixture and cheese. Cover.
  • Bake 15 to 20 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 900 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 26 g

SWEET POTATO ENCHILADA STACK



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These sweet potato stacks have a spicy kick the whole family will love. Mexican flavors abound in this awesome enchilada stack jam-packed with black beans and sweet potato. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon water
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 flour tortillas (8 inches)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine sweet potato and water. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until potato is almost tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, enchilada sauce, chili powder, oregano, cumin and sweet potato; heat through., Place a flour tortilla in a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate; layer with a third of the beef mixture and cheese. Repeat layers twice. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 804mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Tips:

  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, substitute black beans or lentils for the chicken.
  • If you don't have any enchilada sauce, you can make your own by simmering tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, and garlic in a saucepan.
  • Use a variety of sweet potatoes for a more colorful dish.
  • Top the casserole with shredded cheese, sour cream, and guacamole before serving.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This chicken and sweet potato enchilada casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give this casserole a try.

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