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Cajun Chicken & Sausage Casserole 

Jennifer
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! 
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 portions
Calories 844 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet (Optional)
  • 9x13 Casserole Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz Andouille Sausage
  • 3 Chicken Breasts
  • 2 Broccoli Crowns
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Yellow Onion
  • 3 cups Mozzarella Cheese
  • 3 cups Parmesan Cheese
  • 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
  • 3 bags Cauliflower Rice optional

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • 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! 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 9x13 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.
  • 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, 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 casserole over the cauliflower rice and ENJOY!

Notes

**Please note all nutritional calculations are approximate and only intended as a general guideline.**
Special Note for the Trim Healthy Mamas:
Per THM, the carbs from non-starchy veggies aren't counted in the net carbs. The sisters encourage the consumption of these veggies as the nutritional benefits they provide outweigh the glycemic impact. Here is a break down of how this is an S meal:
144g (Total Carbs) -76g (Carbs from Non-Starchy Veggies) -40g (Fiber) =28g: Net Carbs (3.5g carbs per serving)

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Cajun Chicken & Sausage Casserole 
Amount Per Serving (8 servings)
Calories 844 Calories from Fat 504
% Daily Value*
Fat 56g86%
Saturated Fat 31g194%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 203mg68%
Sodium 2691mg117%
Potassium 351mg10%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 66g132%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 2mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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