Greek Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound Boneless and skinless chicken thighs
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- Salt and pepper
- 2 pounds Small red potatoes cleaned and scrubbed; larger ones cut into quarters, smaller one can remain whole or cut in half
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives chopped and pitted
- 1/2 dry pint Grape tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup Crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup Baby spinach chopped
Instructions
- For the chicken marinade
- 1. Add the chicken to a large resealable plastic bag.
- 2. Whisk the remaining ingredients together in a small bowl and pour into the bag with the chicken.
- 3. Seal and set aside to marinate for at least an hour, up to overnight.
- 4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and place the marinated chicken in the pan. Cook until browned on each side and chicken is fully cooked through. Transfer to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Set aside.
- For the casserole
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
- 2. Toss the potatoes, olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper in a large bowl until all the potatoes are evenly coated.
- 3. Add the olives, tomatoes, feta and shredded chicken to the bowl and gently toss to combine.
- 4. Transfer the mixture to a 9 x 9 or similar sized baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- 5. Remove the foil, increase the temperature to 400°F, and bake for another 20 minutes until the potatoes start to brown and crisp around the edges.
- 6. Remove from oven, top with chopped spinach and serve.