Healthy Harvest Chicken Casserole is a comforting and nutritious dish that combines tender, lean chicken with an array of colorful vegetables, wild rice, and a light, creamy honey mustard sauce.
This casserole recipe was inspired by a salad I had a few years ago up in Park City, UT. I haven’t been able to get the flavors out of my head since, so I converted it into a casserole and I’m obsessed!
This hearty casserole offers a wholesome balance of flavors, from the savory chicken to the sweetness of seasonal vegetables. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, it’s a satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy!
Ingredients for Healthy Harvest Chicken Casserole
There is nothing complicated about the ingredients for this healthy chicken recipe. You’ll need a few seasonal vegetables and some seasonings. Here is everything you’ll need:
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: used to sauté the potatoes and vegetables
- Sweet Potatoes: adds heartiness and a touch of sweetness to the dish
- Brussels Sprouts: If you aren’t a brussel sprouts fan, use broccoli instead.
- Red Onion: adds flavor
- Garlic: adds flavor
- Chicken Broth: helps cook all the vegetables and chicken completely
- Seasonings: Dried Thyme, Cumin, Smoked Paprika, Kosher Salt and Pepper
- Chicken Breasts: use boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Honey Mustard Dressing: adds flavor, moisture
- Wild Rice: I love the flavor of wild rice with the recipe, but you can use any type of rice you like.
- Toppings: Sliced Almonds, Pepitas and Dried Cranberries (all optional but I love the texture and flavors they add)
The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.
How to Make Harvest Chicken Casserole
This delicious casserole is packed with protein and healthy vegetables, making it the perfect meal for a cozy night in. Here are the steps for making it…
- Prep: Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- Sauté: Heat a large skillet or dutch oven over medium-high heat then add the oil. Add the sweet potatoes, brussels and red onion and season them with salt and pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes and then reduce the heat to medium. Once everything starts browning, add the garlic and cookie it for 30 seconds.
- Cook the Vegetables: Add half of the chicken and all the seasonings and stir everything together. Cover the pot and cook for 5 minutes then place in a casserole dish.
- Cook the Chicken: Return the heat to medium-high, add a little oil to the