I am always looking for quick weeknight meals that I can throw together with minimal effort, like this AIP Creamy Chicken Bake.
I have no problem cooking a multi step recipe on the weekend, in fact I really enjoy it.
That being said, during the week I do not have the time or energy to cook a multi step recipe, so this one is perfect!
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I created this recipe while trying to use up my chicken leftovers in a more creative way.
Always trying to change it up over here!
I usually cook a roast or a chicken on Sundays or Wednesdays so that I have left overs.
So if you have some left over chicken to use up and you want to switch up the flavor, then this is the recipe for you.
You just throw everything into a casserole dish and bake it for an hour. Minimal effort with a whole new flavor.
Happy cooking!
XO Meagen Ashley
*This recipe has been shared on the AIP Paleo Recipe Roundtable
Creamy Chicken Bake
A creamy and delicious way to use up your leftover chicken!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped left over chicken mixture of white and dark meat
- 1 tsp avocado oil or oil of choice, for greasing
- 1 head cauliflower, riced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sage
- 2 Tbsp pan drippings or broth
Instructions
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Grease a 9×13 glass baking dish with avocado oil. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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Chop the chicken into bite sized pieces and put into the casserole dish.
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Add in the riced cauliflower & spinach. Stir.
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In a bowl, mix the coconut milk, nutritional yeast, spices, and pan drippings to form a sauce.
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Pour the sauce over top of the casserole. Stir to coat the chicken and vegetables evenly.
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Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes then serve.
Recipe Notes
Store in the fridge for up to 2 days in a glass container or freeze for up to 3 months.
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Yum! Soul food, thanks for this recipe
You’re welcome! You are right, it is good for the soul!
what’s nutritional yeast??? 🙂
Hi Jessica,
Nutritional yeast is deactivated yeast that is full of minerals and vitamins. It is often used as a cheese flavor replacement!
This may be a dumb question, but is the chicken already cooked? The reason I ask is because if you put already cooked chicken in this dish and cook for an hour, won’t the chicken be all dried up?
Hi, yes it is already cooked but as long as you make sure the chicken is all covered in the sauce then it won’t dry out!
Chicken was definitely not dry when I made it last week! It’s so delicious I’m making it again tonight with left over turkey. Thank you for the recipe!
You’re welcome, Kathy! So happy you are enjoying this recipe!
Does the recipe call for fresh or fried sage?
Hi there Sunah,
This recipe calls for dried sage, but you could certainly use fresh if you prefer. Simply double the amount of fresh sage than called for in the recipe.
Thanks for stopping by!
Meagen
Can I leave out the yeast? Don’t know where to get it.
yes, it just adds a cheesy flavor, but you can totally leave it out.
REALLY LOVE YOUR RECIPES!.
Hi Kelly! Thank you so much! I really appreciate your feedback! xo
Can I try raw chicken? What about adding bacon?
I wouldn’t use raw chicken, and yes you can add bacon!
Do you use coconut milk in a can or carton?
Hi Amy,
I do use both! I prefer the carton (like this one here https://bit.ly/3sDPhhh), but if I use canned I choose a BPA-free brand like this one: https://bit.ly/3oYJzEv.
These both contain no additives, gums, or sweeteners. 🙂
-Meagen
Will it be a problem to use frozen riced cauliflower?
Hello there Lauren,
Yep, you can totally use frozen riced cauliflower instead of fresh. It will still come out very tasty!
Have a lovely day,
Meagen
Made this for supper, wasn’t disappointed. Will definitely make it again!
Hi Teri,
Oh, thank you for stopping by to leave your lovely comment! I am so happy that you enjoyed it.
xo,
Meagen