Tex-Mex Little Potato Bake
It is a new year and with that we need some lightened up dishes that still have the warmth and flavor of a fabulously comforting dish, so today I bring you Tex-Mex Little Potato Bake. I lightened this up with chicken and very little oil to give you a healthy alternative that is still has loads of flavor. You won’t be missing a thing with this magnificent meal that the whole family will be digging into.
Little potatoes are very healthy, they have only 20 calories each and are naturally fat-free, sodium-free, cholesterol-free, and gluten-free! Little Potato Company’s Creamer potatoes are truly a perfect part of your family’s healthy, balanced diet. We all want lightened up recipes for this time of year after all of our over indulging for the holidays, so today I have a fantastic meal for you!!
This wonderfully layered, easy, one pan meal is a delight to make and will have the family asking for it again and again. Mine gave it rave reviews!!
Do you know the story behind the Little Potato Company? I have a great video for you to see that will explain it all. Creamer potatoes are unique to only Little Potato Company, they are not new potatoes but fully grown potatoes.
The chicken and taco seasoning is cooked first in the pan until browned, then removed and potatoes and onions are added to brown and cook. The chicken is mixed with taco sauce and then added back on top of the potatoes. All is topped with cheese and quickly baked in a hot oven. Served on top is a sliced tomato and cilantro, it is that easy!
Enjoy this dish with Creamer potatoes, your family will thank you for it!!
- 4 tsp. canola oil, divided
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tsp. taco seasoning, low sodium, or to taste
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup taco sauce
- ½ medium white onion chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1½ lbs. Little Potato Co. potatoes of choice, chopped into 6 or 8 pieces each
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 1 tomato, sliced
- ¼ fresh cilantro, chopped
- Heat a 10" cast-iron fry pan with 1 tsp. of canola oil. Brown the chicken. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min. Add the 3 tsp. of taco seasoning or to taste. Stir to coat and then add ½ cup water. Stir and cook until water is evaporated. Remove chicken from the pan into a bowl and add the taco sauce and season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Preheat oven to 450F.
- In the same pan, over medium heat, add the remaining 3 tsp. oil. Add the little potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Place the onions on top, don't stir in initially. Season with salt and pepper. Cook covered for 15-20 min. stirring often until potatoes are tender and onion are cooked. Remove the lid and top with the chicken and then the cheese. Place into the oven and bake for 20-25 min. until the cheese is melted and it is all heated through.
- Top with sliced tomatoes and cilantro and serve.
Platter Talk says
What a satisfying and beautiful meal of pure comfort! Love this idea and recipe.
Julie-Lynne McCann says
would love to make my husband happy with a fantastic meal with potatoes…as I never cook & he love potatoes
Joy D says
This feature recipe sounds delicious – Tex-Mex Little Potato Bake. Minus the cilantro – we just don’t like each other. 😉
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
I love to roast baby potatoes with olive oil, sea salt and rosemary! So simple but so delicious!
Peter @ Feed Your Soul Too says
Loving the flavors in this skillet dish.
KC the Kitchen Chopper says
Right up my alley with all those lovely chopped ingredients. I use ground turkey all the time. I think I’m going to try ground chicken. I must make this soon!
Nicole Neverman says
What a fantastic idea for a potato bake! Great idea to include the ground chicken 🙂 This sounds so delicious!!
Lynn says
My hubby would like some baked potatoes with melted cheddar cheese on top ASAP!
Sharyl Wolter says
I would make chicken pot pie!
Raquel says
This looks beautifully delicious Tara! Pinned!
Sass Tucker says
I have to say this Tex-Mex-Little Potate Bake is calling my name. I’d love to make this! My tummy will thank me! =) Sa
joy says
i would love to try them roasted, or in a stew!
Renee's Kitchen Adventures says
What a wonderfully delicious way to enjoy those perfect little potatoes!
Jill Johnston says
We had this for dinner this evening. It is really, really, really good. 10 stars **********
Tara Noland says
Awesome, so glad you liked it Jill!
SUMMER PLEWES says
I have been craving a nice potatoe salad!
Christine W says
I would like to try making smashed potatoes – these potatoes look like they would create a good texture.
Lushka Smith says
I would make the recipe featured. Yum!
Sherri F says
I’d love to make a potato salad.
Valerie Mallette says
The first thing I would cook with Little Potatoes is potato salad.
Hannah says
For baby potato I usually boiled it and make salad, now I know another way to cook it even better.
It’s look very delicious and sure my family will love it.
Thank you for your sharing!
Jill says
We had this for dinner this evening. Such a nice easy meal that ticked all the boxes. Thank you for developing this recipe
Tara Noland says
You are so welcome, thanks for coming over to tell us! So glad you enjoyed it.