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Tex-Mex Little Potato Bake

By Tara Noland on January 7, 2016 | Updated August 17, 2020

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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!!

Tex Mex Little Potato Bake by Noshing With The Nolands

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.

 

They have many new varietals with unique tastes and seasonal crops as well. The recipes you can make with the little potatoes are endless and many are kid friendly, so friendly they will be in the kitchen making them!!

 

Tex Mex Little Potato Bake by Noshing With The Nolands

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!!

Tex Mex Little Potato Bake by Noshing With The Nolands

Tex-Mex Little Potato Bake

Tara Noland
An easy and delicious lightened up meal that still has all the flavor and comfort one is looking for, Tex-Mex Little Potato Bake.
4.67 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 55 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Cuisine Tex Mex
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
 

  • 4 tsp. canola oil divided
  • 1 lb. ground chicken
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tsp. taco seasoning low sodium, or to taste
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup taco sauce
  • 1/2 medium white onion chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 lbs. Little Potato Co. potatoes of choice chopped into 6 or 8 pieces each
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 1/4 fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

  • 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 1/2 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.
Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.
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  1. SUMMER PLEWES says

    January 19, 2016

    I have been craving a nice potatoe salad!

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  2. Jill Johnston says

    January 18, 2016

    5 stars
    We had this for dinner this evening. It is really, really, really good. 10 stars **********

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    • Tara Noland says

      January 19, 2016

      Awesome, so glad you liked it Jill!

      Reply
  3. Jill Johnston says

    January 18, 2016

    5 stars
    We had this for dinner this evening. It is really, really, really good. 10 stars **********

    Reply
  4. Renee's Kitchen Adventures says

    January 15, 2016

    What a wonderfully delicious way to enjoy those perfect little potatoes!

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  5. joy says

    January 13, 2016

    i would love to try them roasted, or in a stew!

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  6. Sass Tucker says

    January 13, 2016

    5 stars
    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

    Reply
  7. Sass Tucker says

    January 13, 2016

    5 stars
    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

    Reply
  8. Raquel says

    January 12, 2016

    This looks beautifully delicious Tara! Pinned!

    Reply
  9. Sharyl Wolter says

    January 10, 2016

    I would make chicken pot pie!

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  10. Lynn says

    January 10, 2016

    5 stars
    My hubby would like some baked potatoes with melted cheddar cheese on top ASAP!

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  11. Lynn says

    January 10, 2016

    5 stars
    My hubby would like some baked potatoes with melted cheddar cheese on top ASAP!

    Reply
  12. Nicole Neverman says

    January 9, 2016

    What a fantastic idea for a potato bake! Great idea to include the ground chicken 🙂 This sounds so delicious!!

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  13. KC the Kitchen Chopper says

    January 8, 2016

    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!

    Reply
  14. Peter @ Feed Your Soul Too says

    January 8, 2016

    Loving the flavors in this skillet dish.

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  15. Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says

    January 8, 2016

    I love to roast baby potatoes with olive oil, sea salt and rosemary! So simple but so delicious!

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  16. Joy D says

    January 8, 2016

    This feature recipe sounds delicious – Tex-Mex Little Potato Bake. Minus the cilantro – we just don’t like each other. 😉

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  17. Julie-Lynne McCann says

    January 8, 2016

    4 stars
    would love to make my husband happy with a fantastic meal with potatoes…as I never cook & he love potatoes

    Reply
  18. Platter Talk says

    January 8, 2016

    5 stars
    What a satisfying and beautiful meal of pure comfort! Love this idea and recipe.

    Reply
  19. Julie-Lynne McCann says

    January 8, 2016

    4 stars
    would love to make my husband happy with a fantastic meal with potatoes…as I never cook & he love potatoes

    Reply
  20. Platter Talk says

    January 8, 2016

    5 stars
    What a satisfying and beautiful meal of pure comfort! Love this idea and recipe.

    Reply
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