Tex-Mex Little Potato Bake
An easy and delicious lightened up meal that still has all the flavor and comfort one is looking for, Tex-Mex Little Potato Bake.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time55 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Servings: 6 servings
- 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
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.