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Whole30 Chicken Broccoli Casserole

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A wholesome and flavorful Whole30-compliant chicken broccoli casserole made with tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a creamy coconut milk-based sauce, baked to perfection for a comforting and healthy meal.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups full-fat canned coconut milk
1/4 cup chicken broth (Whole30-compliant, no additives)
2 tablespoons tapioca starch
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (Whole30-compliant, no sugar)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch for 2 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain again and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, chicken broth, tapioca starch, Dijon mustard, sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, dried thyme, onion powder, and garlic powder until smooth.
Add the shredded chicken and blanched broccoli to the skillet with the onions and garlic. Pour the coconut milk mixture over the ingredients and stir well to combine.
Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to a 9×13 inch casserole dish and spread evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until the casserole is bubbly and slightly golden on top.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the casserole before serving.

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