Comforting Chicken And Potato Casserole
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Comforting Chicken And Potato Casserole
Description
This casserole starts by layering quartered mini potatoes and finely chopped broccoli in a baking dish, partially mixed with coconut milk-based Alfredo sauce. Chopped cooked chicken and bacon are added next along with the remaining sauce. Green onions, salt, and red pepper flakes are sprinkled on top before covering with foil and baking.
The covered baking allows the potatoes and broccoli to cook through and the flavors to meld. Removing the foil near the end encourages slight browning and thickening on top. After baking, allowing the casserole to rest improves texture and flavor melding.
This dish provides a creamy, hearty meal with protein, vegetables, and starch in a dairy-free style using coconut-based sauce. It can be served as a filling main dish for family meals.
Ensure the vegetables are chopped finely or diced so they cook fully in the baking time. Reheating leftovers is possible, and cheese topping should be added near the end if used to avoid over-browning. Cooking times may vary based on vegetable size and dish dimensions.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken chopped, cooked
- 2 cups potato quartered, mini
- 1 ⅓ cups Alfredo sauce coconut milk based
- 2.5 cups broccoli finely chopped, or cauliflower
- 1 cup Bacon finely chopped, about 8 slices, cooked
- 1.5 tbs green onions chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ⅛ cup nutritional yeast optional for topping
- ⅓ cup Dairy-free shredded cheese optional, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat to 375 Farenheit.
- Place potatoes and broccoli on the bottom of an 8x8 baking dish.
- Pour 1 cup of sauce over and mix. Add the chicken and bacon to the baking dish and pour on the rest of the sauce. Pat it down.
- Sprinkle green onions, salt, and pepper flakes.
- Cover with tin foil.
- Bake 45 minutes.
- Remove the tinfoil and bake for another 15 minutes uncovered.
- Remove from the oven and let sit 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Chop potatoes into quarters and broccoli finely to ensure they cook fully and evenly in the casserole.
- Warm the Alfredo sauce slightly and add a tablespoon of water if refrigerated to help it pour evenly over ingredients.
- Add dairy-free shredded cheese only in the last 15 minutes of baking if using, and broil briefly for a browned topping.
- Cooking times depend on vegetable size and baking dish; plan to serve four large portions or five with a side.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 445 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 445kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1401mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 456IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 54mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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