Description
Amish Harvest Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish featuring tender chicken, sweet potatoes, and peas in a creamy mushroom sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, this casserole combines wholesome ingredients with rich flavors baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 4 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
Dairy and Sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream of mushroom soup
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Seasonings and Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the casserole later.
- Sauté Sweet Potatoes: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed sweet potatoes and sauté for 10 to 12 minutes or until they become tender, stirring occasionally to cook evenly.
- Prepare Creamy Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked and diced chicken breasts, frozen peas, and sautéed sweet potatoes to the creamy mixture. Stir gently to ensure all components are evenly coated.
- Assemble Casserole: Grease a baking dish lightly. Transfer the mixture into the dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheddar cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden on top.
- Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then serve hot and enjoy your comforting Amish Harvest Casserole!
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts with cooked turkey or leftover rotisserie chicken for variation.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle breadcrumbs over the cheese before baking.
- Adjust seasoning with additional herbs like rosemary or sage to enhance the flavor profile.
- Sweet potatoes can be steamed instead of sautéed for a softer texture but sautéing adds a caramelized flavor.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated; just increase baking time slightly if baking from cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
