Making Dairy-Free Chicken Broccoli & Cauliflower Rice Casserole

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Yummy-Delish

In our house we eat of lot of Rotisserie Chicken...what is better than fresh cooked chicken and it's all ready for you to pick up at your favorite grocery store?  Often times we eat the white meat and have left-overs.  Of course those left-overs can be made into many quick recipes including chicken salad, a quick shredded BBQ chicken wrap or top your favorite salad with those shreds.

The recipe below works well to accommodate dairy and gluten/grain-free eaters who still want to enjoy a creamy chicken and broccoli casserole dish.  However, since lemon is a favorite flavor in our house this can easily be adapted.  Check out the variations section below.

Ingredients
  • 1 Rotisserie Chicken (All Meat Including Breasts & Dark Meat) - Cut/Shredded
  • 1 12 oz. Steamer Bag of Broccoli (Fresh Florets)
  • 1 12 oz. Steamer Bag Cauliflower Rice (Non-Seasoned/Frozen) 
  • 1/2 Yellow Onion
  • 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
  • 2 1/2 Cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 Cup Coconut Milk
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 3-4 Teaspoons Corn Starch (Thickening Agent)
  • 1 Teaspoon Fresh Sage
  • 1 Teaspoon Fresh Rosemary
  • Juice From One Lemon
  • Salt/Pepper (As Desired)
  • Olive Oil (To Sauté Onion)
Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  2. Steam both the Broccoli & Cauliflower Rice (set aside)
  3. In a sauce pan, sauté the onions in olive oil for 3-5 minutes
  4. Add minced garlic & sauté for a additional 2-3 minutes
  5. Add corn starch & chicken broth; use a whisk to combine thoroughly
  6. Add coconut milk & season with salt/pepper
  7. Add Dijon mustard
  8. Allow the mixture to cook until thickened; if needed add additional cornstarch & whisk well to combine
  9. Once thickened, add the sage, rosemary & lemon juice
  10. Add the 12 oz. Steamer Bag of Cauliflower Rice & stir well
  11. In a greased casserole dish, combine the chicken & steamed broccoli
  12. Pour the cooked coconut milk mixture over the chicken & broccoli (stir & combine)
  13. Bake for 20-30 minutes
Variations...To Accommodate Your Favorite Flavors
  1. Replace the sage & rosemary with thyme
  2. Omit the broccoli & add extra chicken
  3. Top the casserole with lemon slices

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