Creamy is kind of a gross word. Not as gross as moist. But a close second.
Casseroles make me miss cheese. Cheese is so good. I sometimes eat cheese but then regret that decision abouuuuut 45 minutes later. Damn you cheese and your deliciousness. Damn you.
So remember how obsessed I used to be with broccoli? If you don’t remember because you have a life and don’t care, I understand. If you do remember, I love you. Either way, I’ll update you. I was OBSESSED. I used to eat broccoli everyday, all day. I think half of my paycheck went to broccoli. And I would even be a cheap ass and break off the stems and leave them behind at the grocery store. Some of you readers thought that was rude. I thought that was smart. Pinching pennies people.
Speaking of pinching pennies, I think at some point I need to get a new computer. I have an HP that I’ve had since my freshmen year of college and I think it’s about time I update it. Especially since I blew the battery my junior year and it can’t be unplugged for more than 3 minutes or it’s down for the count. I don’t get that saying. She’s been a great computer and a great support system, but when I’m on an airplane and really need to blog or write an article, she’s a b*tch. And turns off in 3 minutes. And is seriously the biggest computer ever. It’s hard to write a blog and save it within a 3 minute time span when your computer doesn’t even fit on the tray table. I need to get with the times.
Anywho, I think I might purchase a mac soon. All I do is spend time on my computer. It’s ridiculous. And I need a computer that will support me. Like with making cooking videos. I love making those but I hate begging my friend Tom to edit them. I feel like a pain in the ass. Probably because I am. I think come winter, I’m going to buy one. I’m gonna do it. And I’m going to put the Mac store people through hell with my questions. I’m seriously so tech inept.
Oh and my computer sounds like a jet engine and feels like it’s on fire all the time. What’s that about? Sketch.
OHHHHH I forgot to tell you guys something!! So the other night when I was out at my favorite bar celebrating Justin’s leave (that sounds weird) I was sitting at a table probably being inappropriate, when a guy walked up to me told me that CrossFit Lincoln says hi to PaleOMG. How cool is that?! Especially since I was with a bunch of people from Nebraska. Small, weird world. So hi CrossFit Lincoln!! You guys are awesome!
Creamy Chicken Casserole
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 1x
Ingredients
- 1.5–2lbs chicken thighs, excess fat removed, diced
- 5 medium heads of broccoli, stems removed, chopped into florets
- 1 head of cauliflower, stem removed, chopped into florets
- 1 container of sliced mushrooms
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 (14oz) cans of coconut milk
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or other fat)
- 2 tablespoons bacon fat (or other fat)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place your cauliflower and broccoli florets in a 9×12 glass baking dish. Pour your olive oil on top of the florets and salt and pepper, as well. Mix around to coat the florets.
- Baking for 15-18 minutes or until your broccoli and cauliflower have a slightly darker color to them.
- While your florets are cooking, place a large skillet over high heat and add your bacon fat.
- Once skillet is very hot, add your chicken. You want your skillet to be very hot so you will get a nice sear to your chicken.
- Salt and pepper your chicken while it cooks in your pan.
- Cook on both sides for 4-5 minutes, depending on how small you diced your chicken.
- Once chicken is ALMOST cooked through, remove from pan and place either on a plate or directly into your baking dish with your florets if that has come out of the oven.
- Now add your minced garlic directly to your pan that is placed under medium heat now.
- Then add your diced onions in. Cook until translucent.
- Then add your coconut milk and vegetable broth, as well as your garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and a bit of salt and pepper and mix well.
- Once it is all thoroughly combined, pour directly onto your chicken, broccoli, and cauliflower dish.
- Now toss in your mushrooms.
- Add in a bit more salt and pepper.
- Mix it all together into one large mess.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes.
- Let cool to help the sauce thicken.
- Eat.
This looks delicious!!!!
Seriously Juli, everytime I read your blogs I get hysterical! You and your blog and recipes have made the change over to the Primal lifestyle almost seamless for me!
Keep up the good work. I LOVE your recipes
I love my MAC just so u know and I dont think u can get any more pathetic than me at technology. It is a lot harder at the beginning to learn and I would get real angry but I finally got used to it and love it. Oh yes, this looks great and it is calling my name on the weekend. Thanks for yr recipes.
I love my mac! No need for your computer to be from the stone-age just because we lead a lifestyle based on ancestral diet and fitness. LOL. Couldn’t help myself (and yes I laughed at my own joke; awkward I know….). Thanks for another recipe and sharing your life with us!!!
I am a new follower to your blog and I absolutely love it! And this recipe looks delicious, I can’t wait to try it.
Just to warn a mac is nothing like a pc, and the switch for a pc user to a mac can be tricky. I’ve tried and just can’t get used to it! Lol.
Nothing is as bad as the word m**st! (can’t even type it). Glad to find I’m not the only one who feels that way. 🙂
Recipe looks amazing – can’t wait to try it!
love your recipes. Just started the Lurong 9 week challenge, already used some and picked out menu for next week!
So with your computer, make sure everything is backed up onto a remote harddrive. That jet engine noise could be related to your hard drive or your fan trying to cool down the computer. Try and turn off laptop when not in use, that helps to not drain the battery!!! 🙂 good luck
You need to STOP posting such amazing recipes! I am already going to make the Crockpot Breakfast and Apple Cinnamon Pancakes! ha. This will have to be on the grocery list for next week, thank you 🙂
Also, definitely buy a Mac best decision I ever made! You love it especially for blogging and video editing, enjoy!
You must get a Mac!!! I just made the leap two weeks ago.. Got a 13″ MacBook pro and I love it!! ( although I still have no clue what I’m doing…but when I get a spare minute I will go to the store to learn). I had several Mac users tell me they lived it and that it’s totally worth it! Now I agree!! ( and I’m just a boring basic computer user, I have no fancy blog or cooking videos, the Mac just makes be look cooler and more important… LOL). Seriously. Your life will improve. Bold but true.
And. Yum on the casserole. I’ve got to make that very soon. Looks like a perfect bulk recipe for the week ! With my favorites… Love broccoli and cauliflower. !
Thanks!
So i just went through the process of getting a new computer in March. I too had mine from freshman year in college and had to have it plugged in at all times. The power button broke and i was using a steak knife to turn it on – classy i know, but i was being cheap. So when the steak knife failed I had no way to get all my files off. Luckily I had a tech guy help me and i got made fun of so much for my huge ancient laptop. But i didn’t know what i was missing out on – Go buy that new computer! Just being able to not be plugged in is pretty dang cool. You are awesome – you deserve it. Thanks for all the recipes. Reading your blog is the highlight to my morning!
I think we have/had the same computer! Mine was an HP that I had since my freshman year of college. And since we’re the same age, we bought it at the same time. My first senior year (yeah, I had two senior years, don’t judge) the battery totally crapped out and it couldn’t be used if not plugged in. And everyone who ever entered my room told me it sounded like a jet engine. We’re living parallel lives, right?!