Cajun Chicken & Sausage Casserole 

Use this recipe to make the most amazing Cajun Chicken & Sausage Casserole. This meal is a favorite that’s always in the recipe rotation. They don’t even know it’s good for them! 

 

For many years now my family and I follow the Trim Healthy Mama diet which works great for us but it did eliminate most of what we previously ate. When you cut out sugar and white flour your options become seriously limited. 

In order to stick to it, I had to transform some of our favorite recipes to match our new healthy lifestyle. This is one of the recipes that underwent the transformation!

The thing that is awesome about this recipe, in particular, is that it fits into many special diets. It’s appx. only 690 calories, low in net carbs, sugar-free, diabetic-friendly, and keto! 

This easy chicken casserole is so universal it won’t matter if you’re feeding your family or having guests over for dinner, it’s bound to please almost everyone. 

 

Pro-Tips:

• I like to get everything cut up before I start cooking anything. It will make the process go a lot more smoothly which means less stress. 
• If you cut the veggies before the meat you can use the same cutting board… fewer dishes!!! YAY!
• You can use pre-grated cheese if you want to cut down on prep time but I prefer freshly grated cheese just to avoid the additives in pre-grated cheese. 
• If you like spice feel free to add more cajun seasoning. 
• Want to get extra fancy? Add some shrimp for an extra special meal!

 

Cajun Chicken & Sausage Casserole 

 

Servings: 

6

Ingredients:

12 oz – Andouille Sausage
3 – Chicken Breasts
2 – Broccoli Crowns
3 cloves – Garlic
1 – Yellow Onion
3 cups – Mozzarella Cheese (Reserve 1 cup for the top)
3 cups – Parmesan Cheese (Reserve 1 cup for the top)
2 tbsp – Avocado Oil (or neutral cooking oil)
2 tsp – Salt
½ tsp – Pepper
1 tbsp – Cajun Seasoning
3 cups – Chicken Stock
2 cups – Heavy Cream 
1 tsp – Xanthan Gum
3 bags – Cauliflower Rice (optional)

 

Equipment (click the item for a link to the equipment I use):

12″ Cast Iron Pan (Optional but very helpful)
9×13 Casserole Pan

 

Instructions

Step 1:

Prep time! Preheat the oven to 350°. Chop the broccoli into sized pieces, dice the onion, dice or press the garlic, dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and slice the sausage into ¼ inch slices.

Grate the parmesan and mozzarella then measure out 1 cup of each cheese and set aside because you are going to use that to top the casserole later. 

You can use pre-grated cheese if you want to cut down on prep time but I prefer freshly grated cheese in order to avoid the additives in pre-grated cheese. 

 

Step 2:

I use a cast-iron skillet for all of the sautéing because nothing browns food like a cast iron skillet and as you know brown = flavor and that’s what makes this cajun casserole so delicious!

Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add 1 tbsp of the avocado oil to the skillet and place over medium-high heat. 

When your skillet is hot add the chicken and allow it to brown on all sides then remove it from the pan and add to your 9×13 casserole dish. Now brown the sausage in the same way only without the oil. The sausage has enough fat in it already. 

Once the sausage is brown add it, along with the chopped broccoli, to the casserole dish and mix it all together. 

 

 

Step 3:

Time to get saucy! Add the other tablespoon of avocado oil to the skillet with the onions and cajun seasoning and stir often so that the seasoning doesn’t burn. Sauté the onions for appx. 5 mins then add the garlic and continue to cook for 2 additional minutes. 

With a whisk, add the chicken stock to the skillet with the onions whisking it continually. Next, slowly add the heavy cream and whisk whisk whisk! You need to continue to whisk while adding the heavy cream to avoid a broken sauce. 

Very lightly sprinkle the xanthan gum over sauce while whisking it vigorously. If you let the xanthan gum sit it will form a gelatinous clump that will be impossible to incorporate so do it a little at a time. 

Bring to a simmer and allow to reduce for 10-15 mins whisking often. Once the sauce has reduced a bit, add the cheese and whisk until it’s all melted and incorporated. 

 

 

Step 4:

Pour the sauce over the mixture in the casserole dish and mix well. Use the reserved cheese to top the casserole then cover with foil and bake for 40 mins. 

After 40 mins are up, remove the foil and turn your broiler on high to brown the top for 5 mins. Don’t go too far, everyone’s broiler is different so make sure you keep a close eye on it so it doesn’t burn. 

Remove from the oven and allow to set up for appx. 10 mins. 

 

Step 5:

My family loves to eat this over cauliflower rice which is optional but extra delicious. If you choose to serve it that way as well, prepare the rice according to the package instructions and portion it out into bowls. 

Scoop the cajun casserole over the cauliflower rice and ENJOY!

 

 

Need a dessert idea? Check out these super quick & easy Sugar-Free Chocolate Covered Strawberries!

 

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