Paleo Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

A delicious and satisfying Paleo-friendly casserole that combines tender chicken, steamed broccoli, and a dairy-free cheesy sauce. Perfect for a low-carb, THM-S Trim Healthy Mama - Satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 4 cups broccoli florets, steamed
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/4 cup coconut flour
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp dried rosemary
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 tsp dried parsley
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
• 1/4 cup ghee or clarified butter
• 1/4 cup almond meal for topping

Instructions:

Set the oven temperature to 375F 190C

The clarified butter or ghee should be melted in a saucepan over medium heat

Saute the minced garlic for one to two minutes, or until it becomes fragrant

Add the nutritional yeast, coconut flour, almond milk, and all the spices parsley, basil, oregano, paprika, onion powder, black pepper, thyme, rosemary, and optional red pepper flakes and stir

Simmer and stir for an additional five minutes, or until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth

Steamed broccoli florets, cheese sauce, and shredded chicken should all be combined in a big mixing bowl

To evenly coat everything, thoroughly mix

Spoon mixture into casserole dish that has been greased

Combine almond meal and a small amount of salt in a small bowl

Evenly sprinkle the almond meal mixture on top of the casserole

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in a preheated oven, or until the top of the casserole is golden brown and bubbling

Before serving, take it out of the oven and allow it to cool slightly

Savor your Broccoli Casserole and Paleo Cheesy Chicken