Creamy Dijon Chicken Casserole
Indulge in the Creamy Dijon Chicken Casserole, a wholesome dish that seamlessly fits into your Whole30, Paleo, gluten-free, and dairy-free lifestyles. This delightful casserole brings together tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a creamy, flavorful sauce that’s both satisfying and nutritious. With its rich blend of coconut cream and Dijon mustard, this meal is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping for busy days. In just 15 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a hearty dish ready to bake that will impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately six people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shredded chicken breast
- 3 cups frozen hash browns (or shredded potatoes)
- 2 crowns broccoli florets (about 2 heaping cups)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 (13.5 oz) can coconut cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 3.5 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp parsley flakes
- 2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 tbsp arrowroot flour dissolved in 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a large casserole dish, combine shredded chicken, hash browns, broccoli, mushrooms, and diced onion.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt ghee and sauté garlic until fragrant. Gradually add coconut cream, chicken broth, almond milk, Dijon mustard, and seasonings, stirring until well combined.
- Simmer and add arrowroot mixture until the sauce thickens.
- Pour sauce over chicken and vegetable mixture; stir to combine.
- Bake for 1 hour or until golden brown on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg