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healthy chicken and potato casserole
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Healthy Chicken Potato Casserole (gluten free)

This healthy chicken potato casserole is the healthier option for traditional comfort food. Perfect for busy weeknights because it is made with simple ingredients! You're whole family will be asking for this delicious recipe over and over.
This healthy chicken potato casserole is packed with cooked chicken and potatoes, topped with onions, mozzarella, garlic and herbs and has a sprinkle of gluten free breadcrumbs on the top for a extra flavor! This chicken casserole recipe is absolutely perfect an easy weeknight dinner, or even for a special occasion or a holiday meal. 
This gluten free chicken casserole with potatoes recipe is gluten free and has a dairy free option. This recipe is perfect for anyone with special dietary needs or who have gluten intolerances.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Keyword: gluten free
Servings: 2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2-3 cups potatoes cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 sweet Onion cut into 1" slices
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 8-10 oz mozzarella cheese shredded or sliced, dairy free or fat free option
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 3 tbsp garlic and herb seasoning
  • 3 tbsp gluten free seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1-2 cups mushrooms sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a baking dish, add the potato cubes, avocado oil and garlic and herb seasoning. Mix together in baking dish. (That way you don't need to clean an extra bowl too!)Add baking dish to oven and bake for 25 minutes.
  • While the potatoes are baking, cut chicken into 2" cubes. After 25 minutes, remove the baking dish from oven and add the chicken pieces and mushrooms.
  • Nestle the chicken pieces down into the potato mixture a bit. They should not be sitting on top. Add the onions. Add 1 more tbsp olive oil and more garlic and herb seasoning. Bake for 20-25 more minutes. Once done, check the chicken is fully cooked and the potatoes are soft and browned.
  • Remove from oven, add mozzarella slices on top. Top with a sprinkle of breadcrumbs. Add back to oven for 5 minutes until cheese is melted or browned.

Notes

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts. They are easier to cook and they will not dry out as easily as chicken thighs.
  • Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. This will help the chicken cook evenly and it will also make it easier to eat.
  • Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. This will add flavor to the chicken and the casserole.
  • Add a fun crunchy topping such as gluten free corn flakes, potato chips or breadcrumbs on top of the casserole.
  • Let the healthy chicken potato casserole cool for 10 minutes before serving. This will help the casserole set and it will also prevent the cheese from getting too runny.
  • Top with a little bit of green onions.
  • Option to add any creamy sauce such as a cream soup, or a cheese sauce made with melted cheese or cream cheese, heavy whipping cream or whole milk to give this perfect dish a creamy base. If you are making your own creamy sauce thicken it with gluten free flour or arrowroot starch. You can also add any white alfredo sauce or garlic sauce.