Name: Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 box Explore Cuisine Organic Green Lentil Penne; 1 large head broccoli (chopped into bite-size pieces); 2 Tbsp. Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil with Buttery Flavor; 1 small yellow onion (diced); 1 Tbsp. garlic (minced); 2 Tbsp. tapioca starch; 1-1/2 cups Sproud Plant-Based Milk; 1 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock; 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard; 1/8 tsp. turmeric; 1/4 tsp. thyme; 1 tsp. Redmond Real Salt Ancient Sea Salt; 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 2 cups cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken (diced or shredded); 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided (dairy or non-dairy)); Fresh cilantro

Casseroles used to be more of a thing – a cheesy, gooey, filling comfort dish that felt like a special treat. It’s time to get that feeling again, with an upgrade! The green lentil pasta in this chicken and broccoli casserole makes it gluten-free and adds nutrition benefits. And you can choose to use vegan cheese to make the whole she-bang non-dairy, but still packed with protein. Whichever way you (casse)role, this satisfying dish is sure to make its way into your modern family’s healthy dinner rotation.

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Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Casserole

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 216 kcal

Author Liana Werner-Gray

Ingredients

1 box Explore Cuisine Organic Green Lentil Penne
1 large head broccoli chopped into bite-size pieces
2 Tbsp. Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil with Buttery Flavor
1 small yellow onion diced
1 Tbsp. garlic minced
2 Tbsp. tapioca starch
1-1/2 cups Sproud Plant-Based Milk
1 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1/8 tsp. turmeric
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. Redmond Real Salt Ancient Sea Salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 cups cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken diced or shredded
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided (dairy or non-dairy)
Fresh cilantro

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Cook pasta according to package directions. (Note: Cook al dente, as pasta will continue cooking in the oven). About two minutes before pasta is done, add broccoli. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking process.
In saucepan over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add onion and sauté 3 minutes, stirring occasionally; add garlic and sauté 2 minutes.
In mixing bowl, whisk tapioca and 1/4 cup milk; set aside.
Reduce saucepan heat to low and pour in stock and remaining 1-1/4 cups of milk. Stir in mustard, turmeric, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook until mixture starts to simmer.
Pour in prepared tapioca and milk mixture, mixing thoroughly until sauce is thickened.

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Casserole

Amount Per Serving

Calories 216 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Fat 10g15%

Saturated Fat 7g35%

Trans Fat 1g

Cholesterol 43mg14%

Sodium 555mg23%

Potassium 604mg17%

Carbohydrates 15g5%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 17g34%

Vitamin A 755IU15%

Vitamin C 94mg114%

Calcium 131mg13%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.