Description
This Middle Eastern Chicken Potato Bake is creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor! Featuring tender potatoes, juicy chicken, fresh vegetables, warm spices, and a rich béchamel sauce, this comforting casserole is perfect for family dinners. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying!
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2–3 medium potatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 2 tbsp avocado oil (or oil of choice)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Chicken Filling
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp oil of choice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 bell pepper, diced
- 1 roma tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, minced
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 tsp EACH cumin, coriander powder, smoked paprika, salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Béchamel Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups milk or half & half
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Topping
- 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
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Cook Potatoes:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange sliced potatoes in a 9-inch casserole dish.
- Drizzle with oil, season with salt & pepper, and coat evenly.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
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Prepare Chicken Filling:
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 tbsp oil and sauté onions for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in bell pepper, tomato, cilantro, tomato paste, and spices.
- Cook for another 3-4 minutes, then remove from heat.
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Make Béchamel Sauce:
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute until golden.
- Gradually add milk, ½ cup at a time, whisking constantly until smooth and thickened (2-3 minutes).
- Season with salt & pepper.
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Assemble & Bake:
- Remove potatoes from the oven.
- Layer chicken mixture over the potatoes.
- Pour béchamel sauce over the chicken.
- Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is golden and bubbly.
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Serve & Enjoy:
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Slice and enjoy this creamy, cheesy casserole!
Notes
- For extra richness, add grated Parmesan to the béchamel sauce.
- For a crispier top, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end.
- Make it ahead: Assemble and refrigerate overnight before baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg