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Potato and Fennel Baked Chicken Casserole

22 Feb

Most days I have the Food Network on the TV for background noise. Sometimes I pay attention, sometimes the fingerprints on the screen make it impossible for me to watch. One thing is for sure, my girl Ina doesn’t disappoint. Although this potato and fennel baked chicken casserole recipe is a Physical Kitchness original (sorry Ina), I did get the inspiration for a key ingredient Ina loves.

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This whole30. paleo potato and fennel baked chicken casserole is so easy and FULL of juicy flavor. It's a must for your next family dinner!

If you don’t know who Ina is, I suggest you Google it. Just type in “Ina”. She’s that amazing. Or try “Ina food” if you want to be specific. Better yet, “Ina black button-up shirt” – it’s her signature look. Kind of like my signature look is a a frizzy ponytail and hairy legs…

Anyway, Ina told me I needed to try fennel. Or at least I think that’s what I heard over loud shouts of “SSSS’TOP! S’TOP!”. Note – when you constantly tell your dog to stop barking, whining, or just stop being an annoyance, your toddler WILL mimic. And then you’re dog’s name will go from Spike, or Princess, or Bucca, to ‘STOP’. And every dog you pass on the sidewalk will consequently be ‘STOP’.

Long story short, I got me some fennel! And I’ll just throw this out there – it’s weird. What do I do with this bulb thing?! Here’s what I did – threw it in a big casserole dish with some fingerling potatoes, herbs, chicken, and an amazing olive oil/dijon/garlic blend, and executed the easiest dump and bake dinner ever known to man (even Ina).

An easy dump and bake dinner - this potato and fennel baked chicken is paleo, whole30 compliant, and low carb!

The tangy and savory combo is seriously AMAZEBALLS. And the fennel adds a nice subtle sweetness. Your family will love this filling meal that took just minutes to prep and seconds to eat. It’s paleo and Whole30 compliant too.

To start, cut the top and bottom off of the fennel bulb and cut 2″ thick slices. Place the fennel in the bottom of a 9×13 casserole dish and add one pound of fingerling potatoes. If you can’t find fingerling potatoes, simply dice potatoes of choice into 1 – 2″ cubes. Lightly drizzle the fennel and potatoes with olive oil and add the dried oregano.

Potato and fennel together makes a savory dinner everyone will love

Next, place the chicken breasts on the fennel and potatoes, then spoon the olive oil/dijon/garlic mixture on top of each breast. Drizzle leftover mixture on the potatoes and fennel.

This potato fennel chicken casserole topped with a light olive oil, dijon, garlic sauce will be a new family dinner favorite. So easy and so tasty!

Bake at 375 degrees for 50-60 minutes, or until chicken is cooked throughout and potatoes are soft.

A filling and healthy dinner - Whole30 and Paleo! Just dump and bake - potato and fennel baked chicken casserole

Love easy, one-pot or slow cooker meals? Be sure to check out this One-Pot Quinoa and Enchilada Skillet with Avocado Cream, A1 Inspired Slow Cooker Beef Roast, or these Five Whoel30 Crockpot Meals in 5 Ingredients.

Time Saver Tip

Pre-slice the fennel and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also chop the potatoes (if you are not using fingerling) and store them in a bowl of water in the refrigerator before assembling (just make sure to dry thoroughly before adding them to the casserole dish). You can also combine the dijon, lime, garlic, salt, and olive oil and keep cold until ready to pour on the dish.

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Potato and Fennel Baked Chicken Casserole

This whole30. paleo potato and fennel baked chicken casserole is so easy and FULL of juicy flavor. It's a must for your next family dinner!

★★★★★

4.8 from 5 reviews

  • Author: Physical Kitchness
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Ingredients

  • 3–4 chicken breasts
  • 1 pound fingerling potatoes (if you sub for another potato type – cut into 2″ cubes)
  • 1 fennel bulb, cut into 2” thick slices
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil + 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • juice of 1/2 lime
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • *optional: fresh parsley to garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven 375 degrees
  2. Cut the top and bottom off of the fennel bulb and cut into slices, about 2″ thick
  3. Place the fennel slices in the bottom of a 9×13 casserole dish and add the potatoes
  4. Lightly drizzle the fennel and potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and add the dried oregano
  5. In a small bowl combine 1/4 cup olive oil, Dijon, lime juice, garlic, and salt
  6. Place the chicken breasts on top of the fennel and potatoes and spoon the olive oil/dijon/garlic mixture on top of each breast. Drizzle leftover mixture on the potatoes and fennel
  7. Bake at 375 degrees for 50-60 minutes, or until chicken is cooked throughout and potatoes are soft
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley

 

 

This whole30. paleo potato and fennel baked chicken casserole is so easy and FULL of juicy flavor. It's a must for your next family dinner! Just a few minutes of prep and minimal amount of ingredients.

 

An AMAZING Whole30 compliant meal!! So full of flavor and very filling. This potato and fennel baked chicken casserole is easy, tasty, and made with real-food ingredients.
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Comments

  1. Aida@TheCraftingFoodie says

    February 22, 2016 at 4:21 am

    This looks so delicious! I also love Ina – her recipes really work, and they’re usually so easy. I also love fennel. My favorite way to eat it is raw, in a salad. I’ll have to try this dish because it sounds delicious roasted!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 22, 2016 at 6:49 pm

      She’s amazing. You totally hit the nail on the head – yummy recipes that work and that are easy. I’ve never tried raw fennel. I’m on it!! Thanks Aida!

      Reply
  2. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    February 22, 2016 at 6:54 am

    If i’m going to eat fennel, it must be roasted so it’s nice and creamy like! So this chicken…total perfect!!!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 22, 2016 at 6:48 pm

      Seriously so spot on! It’s just decadent. Everything just works in this dish, ya know? Isn’t it the best when that happens?!

      Reply
  3. Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen says

    February 22, 2016 at 7:39 am

    LOVEEE this. I seriously need to get better about making these kinds of dishes! Minimal ingredients, healthy, easy…. My hubs would love this I’m pretty sure 🙂

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 22, 2016 at 6:48 pm

      Ha I say the same thing to myself every time I got to your site – “I NEED more healthy and easy sweets and treats”! So funny. YES my hubby loved it (and he is my harshest critic)….

      Reply
  4. rachel @ athletic avocado says

    February 22, 2016 at 9:49 am

    There is nothing better than chicken and potatoes for dinner, nothing! Love the addition of fennel to this simple and tasty meal!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 22, 2016 at 6:37 pm

      So true! It’s hearty and filling. Something my husband often requests. Thanks Rachel!

      Reply
  5. Blair says

    February 22, 2016 at 10:59 am

    Hah! I can totally relate to the fingerprints on the tv, the toddler mimicking, and the confusion about fennel! I’ve definitely never cooked with it, but I do like the taste. Your recipe looks delicious — I’m sure Ina would approve. 🙂

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 22, 2016 at 6:34 pm

      If anyone knows it, it’s YOU! Can you imagine if Ina approved one of our recipes? I think I’d pee my pants!!! LOL!

      Reply
  6. Diana says

    February 22, 2016 at 12:12 pm

    I LOVE fennel so much and this looks like a perfect way to enjoy it! YUM!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 22, 2016 at 6:33 pm

      My personal motto is roasting any vegetable just makes it BETTER. Thanks so much Diana!

      Reply
  7. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says

    February 22, 2016 at 5:26 pm

    I finally started liking fennel a few years back and now I absolutely love it! I make a roasted chicken dish with fennel too, but very different flavor profile than yours. Can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 22, 2016 at 6:33 pm

      AH! Great minds think alike. Chicken and fennel go together like peas and carrots. Enjoy Jessica!

      Reply
  8. Charissa (@ColourfulPalate) says

    February 22, 2016 at 6:23 pm

    This looks absolutely magical! I need to have this for dinner. (licks lips) 😉

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 22, 2016 at 6:31 pm

      When it’s this easy, magical is definitely the right term! *smack smack. Thanks Charissa!

      Reply
  9. Rachel says

    February 23, 2016 at 4:49 am

    This dish sounds amazing! Such a great comforting dinner 🙂

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 23, 2016 at 1:09 pm

      Thanks Rachel! Yes totally comforting and hearty (yet healthy)!

      Reply
  10. Topaz & Sapphire says

    February 23, 2016 at 5:51 am

    OMG this looks so good. I have never even heard of fennels but this looks like an easy, healthy, and delicious recipe. Thanks you for sharing. Also I love your witty writing style and sleek blog aesthetic, you’re def created the right UX for me so I want to come back and read more!

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 23, 2016 at 1:07 pm

      Ahhh you just made my day! Thank you so much! I certainly DO hope you are back, often 😉 Thanks so much!

      Reply
  11. Greta says

    February 23, 2016 at 6:07 am

    I’ve been looking for new chicken recipes and this looks delish!

    Greta | http://www.gretahollar.com

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 23, 2016 at 1:04 pm

      Thanks Greta! Hope this helps you mix it up with the traditional chicken dinner!

      Reply
  12. GiGi Eats says

    February 23, 2016 at 7:08 am

    I get pregnancy-like cravings for chicken.
    I am not pregnant.
    I just love me some FOOD! lol

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 23, 2016 at 1:04 pm

      LOL! I know very few pregnant women that crave chicken (but a lot of pregnant woman that can’t do chicken when pregnant). Ah someday you will know Gigi! 😉

      Reply
  13. candy says

    February 23, 2016 at 7:26 am

    I saw the same show feature this dish. Simple to make and I like the way you changed it up.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 23, 2016 at 1:03 pm

      Ahhhh an Ina fan after my own heart!

      Reply
  14. Trisha says

    February 23, 2016 at 7:46 am

    This looks so great! I love watching her on T.V. she is a fabulous chief. I haven’t really cooked much with fennel. Even though I have a full dry bottle of fennel in my pantry. Maybe it’s time to take it out and see what I can come up with too.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 23, 2016 at 1:01 pm

      She’s just fab. No doubt about it! I’m actually watching her as we speak! A dry bottle of fennel? I’m super intrigued – actually never heard of that??

      Reply
  15. Jenn Slavich says

    February 23, 2016 at 7:49 am

    This looks amazing. I love fennel. Fennel is one of those veggies I hadn’t used until I was introduced to it in my CSA basket. I thought the same thing as you, what do I do with that bulb thing. Luckily the farm adds recipes to each basket so I tried it roasted for the first time. It is surprisingly awesome. Thanks for sharing, another recipe to try out!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 23, 2016 at 12:58 pm

      I love getting those baskets! I totally dig the challenge of getting some random veggie and finding a recipe I can make with it (either via Pinterest or via my crazy mind). Isn’t fennel amazing when roasted?!

      Reply
  16. Kelly says

    February 23, 2016 at 7:53 am

    Potato & fennel are a FANTASTIC combination! Super yummy!!!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 23, 2016 at 12:55 pm

      Agreed! And the dijon/olive oil dressing is such a subtle yet tangy way to combine all that goodness!

      Reply
  17. Frugal Mom of 8 says

    February 23, 2016 at 8:05 am

    This is my idea of a perfect dinner!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 23, 2016 at 12:51 pm

      Me too! My husband agreed as well. WINNING!!

      Reply
  18. Noemi says

    February 23, 2016 at 8:11 am

    I only tried fennel a couple of times a few years ago, but this looks sooo delicious that I must try it! I had to pin it as well – thank you! 🙂

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 23, 2016 at 12:51 pm

      This was my FIRST time. Kinda scary to use an ingredient you’ve never touched before, but now I’m 100% obsessed. Thank YOU Noemi!

      Reply
  19. Brittany says

    February 23, 2016 at 9:47 am

    Yum this looks so good! What do you use to get the the recipe format with the star ratings?

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 23, 2016 at 12:48 pm

      Thanks Brittany! I use the Easy Recipe plugin! Works like a charm.

      Reply
  20. Danielle says

    February 23, 2016 at 11:15 am

    I love watching the Food Network! I don’t think I take enough pointers from it as I should, though. I’m always looking for new, delicious and easy ways of cooking chicken, and this recipe looks great. I get tired of eating the same old thing, the same old way, all the time.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 23, 2016 at 12:37 pm

      It’s a fabulous place to watch for inspiration! This recipe certainly EASY! I hope your family loves it as much as mine does Danielle!

      Reply
  21. Mary @ Vindulge says

    February 23, 2016 at 12:49 pm

    Everything Ina makes = gold.
    Ina has never, ever, let me down!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 23, 2016 at 1:10 pm

      SO SPOT ON! Ina never disappoints!

      Reply
  22. Jess @hellotofit says

    February 23, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    Okay, this seriously looks like the most gourmet meal, ever! I used to be an Ina hater, I ashamedly admit (I thought her recipes were “too complicated” and “fancy”). Buuuut I have one of her cookbooks, and LOVE her recipes, and..HER!!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 25, 2016 at 11:18 am

      Thank you so much Jess! I will admit, sometimes Ina is kinda fancy. Her desserts I don’t touch. But sometimes she’s got some simple dishes that are great. I’m so glad you’ve converted. PHEW! 😉

      Reply
  23. Ashleigh says

    February 23, 2016 at 5:09 pm

    My hubs loves fennel and has me put it in everything I can! There are definitely not enough fennel recipes out there! This chicken recipe looks wonderful and I will for sure be making it soon! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 25, 2016 at 11:10 am

      Fennel seems so exclusive – not many people use it as a cooking staple. You guys are ahead of you class! I hope you and the hubby love this recipe Ashleigh!

      Reply
  24. Autumn says

    February 23, 2016 at 5:37 pm

    I just pinned this, but I keep looking at this recipe and just drooling…and drooling. It looks so easy and yet it seriously looks like the most delicious thing I have ever seen in my life!!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 25, 2016 at 11:06 am

      Oh my gosh in your life?! That is like, the BOMB compliment for food bloggers! Thanks so much Autumn. I can’t wait for you to try it!

      Reply
  25. Chelsea says

    February 23, 2016 at 8:00 pm

    Love anything fennel! Ina never lies.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 25, 2016 at 11:00 am

      Queen Ina knows her stuff! Thanks Chelsea!

      Reply
  26. Leah says

    February 23, 2016 at 8:55 pm

    Ina is my spirit animal! Haha! This sounds wonderful!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 25, 2016 at 11:00 am

      Can I be Ina, but looks like Giada? Perfect. Hehehe. Thanks Leah!

      Reply
  27. Heather with WELLFITandFED says

    February 23, 2016 at 9:32 pm

    As usual….PINNING. #PerfectRecipeMakerFreakshow xoxo

    ★★★★★

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    • Chrissa says

      February 25, 2016 at 10:58 am

      PIN LOVE is my favorite love! Thank you Heather! #ilovepinningfreakslikeme

      Reply
  28. Denay DeGuzman says

    February 23, 2016 at 10:43 pm

    OMgosh! My mouth is watering. Your gorgeous photos really make your recipes come alive. I’ll be pinning this recipe to Pinterest so I’ll have it handy for next week. I know my family will love your Potato and Fennel Baked Chicken. Thank you for sharing it! 🙂

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 25, 2016 at 10:57 am

      Thank you so much Denay! As you know, food photography is a beast, so that truly means a lot! I hope your family DOES love this as much as mine does!

      Reply
  29. Jess Beer says

    February 24, 2016 at 6:48 am

    I started using fennel recently and it’s SO good! This looks so good and easy, and totally adding it to the menu for the weekend – thanks for the idea!

    Also, STOP is a big theme in my house too…… 🙂

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 25, 2016 at 10:54 am

      It’s SO good. Like, where have you been all my life?! On a side note, STOP is a lot better than another 4-letter word that starts with an S, so we’ve got that going for us, right Jess?

      Reply
  30. Bella B (xoxoBella) says

    February 24, 2016 at 6:53 pm

    I always enjoy one dish meals! Yum!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 25, 2016 at 10:30 am

      ME TOO! I like easy. So dump and bake is my jam. Thanks Bella!

      Reply
  31. Matthea says

    March 3, 2016 at 7:54 pm

    Delicious. Delicious on my table on my fork right now. Thanks, Chrissa!

    ★★★★★

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    • Chrissa says

      March 4, 2016 at 1:17 pm

      AH YAY! This makes me sooo happy! Thanks Matthea – glad it got your stamp of approval!

      Reply
      • Matthea says

        March 7, 2016 at 7:52 am

        And also the husband’s! He is remarkably picky so I know he’s good with a dish when he chooses the leftovers ❤️ for lunch!

        Reply
        • Chrissa says

          March 7, 2016 at 9:06 pm

          SCORE!!!! My hubby is SO picky too. So when he likes something, I KNOW it’s blog-worthy. Thank you dear friend!

          Reply
  32. Aimee says

    July 25, 2016 at 11:55 pm

    Is there a substitute for the fennel bulb? I can’t seem to find it in my grocery stores (So Cal) or is it seasonal?

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      July 26, 2016 at 8:50 pm

      Hmmm good question! I’m in SoCal too! Is it not at your local Trader Joes? That’s where I found it. Fennel has SUCH a distinct flavor, it would be hard to substitute. But when I called on my trusty friend Google, I was told a combo of celery and a regular yellow onion could work. Although you won’t get the same flavor – but probably similar texture. I hope you can find some fennel SOMEWHERE Aimee! Keep me posted 😉

      Reply
  33. Gayle says

    October 18, 2017 at 9:25 am

    Making this tonight for dinner, thank you!! Running out of ideas of healthy meals. I will be adding broccoli too, as I am pretty sure my teenage boys will not eat fennel. I love it!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      December 4, 2017 at 3:01 pm

      Great idea Gayle!

      Reply
  34. Lisa says

    January 20, 2018 at 9:02 pm

    Oh my goodness! I made this recipe tonight and it was a HUGE hit! My husband (who eats like a 12 year old i.e. pizza rolls and chicken nuggets) is trying to be supportive of my first Whole30 and this was one of the recipes I chose to try out. Neither of us had ever had fennel before and we were both pleasantly surprised by how much we liked it! Thanks for this super easy and tasty recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 12, 2018 at 1:35 pm

      Are our husbands related?! LOL. Glad it was a hit!

      Reply

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