Cajun Chicken & Sweet Potato Casserole
Cajun Chicken & Sweet Potato Casserole is a high-protein, macro-friendly dinner made with tender Cajun-seasoned chicken breast, roasted sweet potatoes, and a creamy tomato-based sauce with spinach and melted cheese. This easy, one-pan casserole is perfect for meal prep, family dinners, and healthy comfort food cravings, with 37 grams of protein per serving and bold Cajun flavor in every bite.
Servings: 6.5 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potatoes
- 3 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced (900g)
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Avocado or olive oil spray about 14g total
For the Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Remaining Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 cup diced red onion 30g
- 3/4 cup water
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 8 tablespoons ⅓-less-fat cream cheese
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 56g, freshly shredded melts best
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmigiano Reggiano 28g
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Place the diced sweet potatoes in a 9×13 casserole dish. Spray with cooking oil and season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to evenly coat.
- Bake for 55 minutes, stirring once halfway through for even cooking.
- While the potatoes bake, place the cubed chicken in a bowl. Add all chicken seasonings and toss until evenly coated.
- When the potatoes have about 20 minutes left, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the garlic and red onion and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the water and tomato paste and stir well.
- Add the cream cheese and stir until fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the spinach and gently stir until wilted, about 2–3 minutes.
- Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and give them a quick toss.
- Spoon the creamy Cajun chicken mixture evenly over the potatoes. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Return to the oven and bake for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 300g | Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 30.6g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 12.8g | Fiber: 4.8g