POTATO-CRUSTED CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Potato-Crusted Chicken Casserole image

An herby, comforting filling is surrounded by a sliced potato "crust" in this unique casserole that tastes anything but healthy! Becky Matheny - Strasburg, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

1 large potato, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
FILLING:
1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 cups frozen peas and carrots
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
Dash rubbed sage
CRUMB TOPPING:
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

In a large bowl, toss potato slices with oil, salt and pepper. Arrange slices onto the bottom and sides of an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until potato is tender. Reduce heat to 350°., Meanwhile, for filling, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in oil until no longer pink. Remove from skillet. In the same skillet, saute onion in butter. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheeses until melted. Stir in vegetables, seasonings and chicken. Spoon into potato crust., Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over chicken mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly and topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges