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.
‘Ointment’ is also a gross word.
I just made this dish tonight and it was great. We are doing the Whole 30 program and it was nice to have something so creamy (sorry) and filling. Thanks for your wonderful recipes and sassy blog!
I honestly bursted out in laughter at your comment about the word creamy…and then moist! Are we twins?? I honestly thought I was the only person who finds those 2 words a bit icky sounding, as well as the word crusty. But anyhow, I find myself on your site a lot and I’m happy I stumbled upon this recipe. I’m excited to try it out. Cheers!
I’ve got this beauty in the oven RIGHT NOW!! My entire family (that includes 2 boys under 12) loves everything I’ve made from your blog. We switched to a GF/Paleo lifestyle to help ease my youngest son’s tourette’s syndrome and it’s made a HUGE difference in the severity and frequency of his tics. I’m thankful that you have such delicious and kid friendly meals to pick from, it’s made my life much easier!
Delicious. I would recommend serving with cauliflower rice or something like that to soak up the sauce. Also, this dish serves a lot of people and is very economical because of the thighs and veggies. Thanks for posting.
Just made this for dinner tonight and it was fantastic! Just very very liquid-y, even though I let it sit for about 15 minutes out of the oven. I like the idea of serving it with cauliflower rice to soak it up or perhaps adding something to the sauce to thicken it up? Oh and as a previous commenter suggested I added crumbled bacon to the top. Which I definitely suggest and will do again in the future. Thanks for the recipe!
you could add a little arrowroot powder to help thicken it!
Since happening upon this recipe 2 weeks ago, I made it 3x. It’s amazing and tastes even better the next day for lunch. Even my picky kids go back for 2nds! I do sprinkle some nutritional yeast in the sauce to give it a bit more of a cheese flavor. Yummy!
Ok, I made this for second time in 1 week last night. It’s SUPER runny, and I use the lite coconut milk from Trader Joe’s so that must be what I’m doing wrong????? Full cream coconut milk would probably do the trick?? It’s amazing just want it to be thicker.
Not a bad flavor but waaaayyy too spicy. I decreased the cayenne to 1/4 tsp instead of the 1/2 and I thought it was spicy and I had to rinse the whole dish off for my kids and smother it with marinara sauce. They still said it was too spicy. Not a family friendly meal unfortunately. Would try again but omit the cayenne pepper and add some arrowroot powder to thicken it up a bit.
Just made this tonight with the addition of bacon and this was delicious!!! I made a half batch to try it out and I’m kicking myself for not making a whole batch. Thank you!