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Chicken Alfredo Casserole With Broccoli, Cauliflower, Red Bell Peppers, And Mushrooms (Dairy-Free)

This healthier take on the traditional chicken alfredo casserole is loaded with vegetables and topped with a delicious homemade vegan alfredo sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 521
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups chicken shredded, cooked
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 heads broccoli florets removed
  • 10 cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 1/2 onion small, diced
  • 1 cup vegetable broth low sodium
  • 1 cup cauliflower florets
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • rosemary for garnish
Vegan Alfredo Sauce
  • 1 cup cashews raw, soaked overnight, drained and rinsed
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp rosemary dried
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit.
  2. In a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat warm the olive oil and start cooking the diced mushrooms and onion seasoning them with salt and pepper to taste. 
  3. Add the broccoli, red bell pepper, cauliflower florets, and vegetable broth mixing them until combined. Cook for another 3 minutes or until the broccoli is crisp-tender and bright green.
  4. Stir in the shredded chicken and cook for about 5 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile in a large blender, place the soaked cashews, water, minced garlic, lemon juice, diced onion, nutritional yeast, salt, dried rosemary and black pepper to taste.
  6. Puree everything until creamy. 
  7. Pour the sauce in the frying pan and mix until everything is combined.
  8. Transfer the whole thing into a 9x13-inch pan and place it in the oven for about 20 to 25 minutes. 
  9. Let it cool slightly and serve to enjoy. 

Nutrition

Calories: 521kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 29gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 975mgPotassium: 1787mgFiber: 12gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 3263IUVitamin C: 336mgCalcium: 191mgIron: 6mg

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