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.
Looks great!! Loving this recipe.. and not too intimidating (I get so intimidated easily by cooking, ha) and I hear you on the computer.. get a mac 🙂
I love your work- the blogs, the recipes, everything! Thank you for giving me inspiration every day!
Ok- if you need a new Mac- I can help hook you up. I work for a Authorized Apple Reseller and can get you (and all my PaleOMG friends) a discount on whatever Apple product you want- with free shipping! Why pay retail? When you can save some $ and put it towards other delicious food!!!!
Info- email me at liltokyo83@msn.com (personal) – ill then respond from my work email address so I avoid spam and private info.
Thanks,
Amanda – newly Paleo addicted!!!
Juli,
Attempted to make this at the fire house last night. Our stations ghetto and we dont have an oven door so I made it in a cast iron pan on the grill. Also, no mushrooms cause one of the guys didnt like them. Then right at step 4 we got an ambulance call so the guys that stayed back had to finish….which they half assed. Have to make this again, as for now your blackberry chocolate chip waffles after some crossfit sound amazing.
Nick
This was delish! I was a little worried when it first came out of the oven, it didn’t look the best. But it was so good, even my kids liked it. I’m looking forward to your cookbook.
WTF did that person seriously say you were stealing? I do it right in front of the produce guys….and they don’t care? Same as shucking corn right there in the grocery store, people peel back the husk to make sure its not crap corn. Whatevs. I don’t like stems. Period. And I certainly don’t buy something I don’t eat. So, break away I say. Oh and GO MAC!
shucking is a dirty word….. I swear it must be
I really liked the flavors in this. The liquid didn’t cook down at all, so the dish was pretty soupy though. Going to try it with one can of coconut milk next time.
Thanks for putting these ingredients together. I improvised – didn’t have enough broccoli, but added leftover butternut squash (roasted w/broccoli & cauliflower). I’m sure I could’ve thrown in the peppers and squashes in my fridge, too. But I’m saving those for breakfast.
I also found it too saucy – so took the sauce out after cooking, put it in a saucepan with some coconut flour to try to thicken it up. It worked. So, next time I try this again, or variation of, I’ll do the same – but adding the flour in before baking…
Keep the good recipes/cooking ideas coming!
As a complete nerd I wanted to put my two cents in about your computer choice. Yes, your recipes are awesome and delicious…. blah blah blah we all know that. But I’d suggest looking at Asus. For people on a budget that don’t do any serious video or audio editing Macs suck. You can get a better, more reliable machine by going elsewhere.
So, my suggestion is Asus. I have a couple of friends who suggested Asus to me, friends who are absolute computer nerds and whose jobs revolve around computers. I bought one, absolutely loved it and ended up getting one for my mom and sister as well. They are far from tech savvy and love them. So look into Asus.
It was very tasty but also very liquidy. Not sure that’s a word but guessing you know what I mean. Any ideas on how to rectify this? Turned out more like a chunky stew.