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An easy chicken casserole with meat and vegetables on a white plate.
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Chicken Tikka Masala Casserole

This chicken tikka masala casserole is a unique twist on the classic Indian dish. Roasted potatoes, chicken, and vegetables are combined with a creamy tikka masala sauce and baked to perfection.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: healthy meal, meal prep
Servings: 8
Author: Linley Hanson

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • zest of one lemon
  • juice of one lemon
  • 2 tablespoons nonfat Greek yogurt

Casserole

  • 2 cups red potatoes chopped into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 1 serrano pepper mined
  • 1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1 1/4 cup chicken broth separate
  • 1 15-oz. can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 red pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup white onion chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves mashed and minced
  • 1.5 cups minute rice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF and spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Place red potatoes in the casserole dish with 1/4 cup chicken broth and place in the oven and roast for 25 minutes.
  • Next, cut the chicken into 1-inch squares and place it in a medium bowl. Add ingredients for the marinade to the bowl and mix well. Let chicken sit in the marinade for ten minutes.
  • While the potatoes are roasting prepare the sauce. Add tomato sauce, 1 cup chicken broth, coconut milk, ginger, chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, and salt into a large mixing bowl. Whisk together until well combined. Set aside.
  • When potatoes are done roasting remove the casserole from the oven and turn the oven temperature to 375ºF.
  • Add the red pepper, serrano pepper, onion, garlic, minute rice, and marinated chicken to the casserole dish with the potatoes.
  • Pour the sauce mixture over the vegetables and chicken. Mix well and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 45 minutes at 375ºF, stirring at 30 minutes and placing back into the oven.

Video

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Notes

  • This recipe was modified and updated on January 28th 2021.

Nutrition

Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 17g | Fiber: 4g