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.
Inspired, well have a few work arounds, but this shold be good to go. For the record I just move to CoSprings, and I love it here…..almost as good as TX…lol
I made this Monday night but bought cheap coconut milk from my grocery store and it was very watery so didn’t turn out as expected. My mistake in not making the trip to Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods. I will try again though.
OMG I made this tonight and it turned out AMAZING! I love it all Julie! Thank you so much. I cant wait til your cookbook comes out! My 7 year old son lovedddddddd this! This is smokey bacon chili is my fav so far!
This AND smokey bacon chili is my fav! Bad Typo!
Just made this…. its beautiful! Think I will try the smokey bacon chilli next as its getting such great ratings 😉
Great Blog too! xx
Hi Julie … just poking around looking for some casserole-y kind of things because I need to do some once a month type cooking here this weekend to get back on track.
Mac – yay.
Creamy is not as gross as “juicy.” Especially when referring to meat.
And? Had I come across your stem leavings, I would have thought it was Christmas. I like the stems better, sliced. The tops of broccoli kinda give me the oogies, it’s a texture thing.
They should totall sell just the broccoli stems for SUPER cheap since everyone wants the crowns! I would but it!
This was good. A liittle bit too much heat for little ones. Hmmm… Maybe I added too much cayenne. I used arrowroot to thicken and a sprinkle of nutritional yeast for cheesy flavor. Comfort food. Thanks for the great recipes and the always amusing blog!
Just made this for dinner tonight and this was a huge hit! Can’t wait to try out more recipes.