This creamy chicken and bacon alfredo casserole is loaded with veggies from the hash browns and broccoli, and it’s paleo, Whole30 compliant, dairy free and gluten free. With only 7 ingredients, it really couldn’t be easier to make for a quick weeknight meal or for a simple meal prep recipe.
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Picking my favorite casserole recipe is like picking a favorite child, you just can’t do it. But, if I was really pressed, I’d have to say this is near the very top. The alfredo gives it a creamy, nutty flavor and the onion and broccoli get perfectly roasted and are such a compliment to the bacon. It really is just… really good, and it’s such a comfort food for me. The best part is that it’s a healthier weeknight dinner with no junk or alfredo sauce with sugar or additives. With under 10 ingredients, it’s quick and easy to throw together.
Ingredients in This Whole30 Chicken Bacon Alfredo Casserole
This recipe is really straightforward in that it doesn’t take much for it to all come together. The key here though is to have the chicken and bacon already cooked. I typically always have roasted or shredded chicken in the fridge as part of my meal prep each week, but if you don’t, you can microwave, boil or roast the chicken to cook in through quickly. The bacon will also take only a few minutes to pan fry if you haven’t done so already, and then simply set it aside to cool before you chop it.
You’ll also need broccoli, a white or yellow onion, and hash browns. I use frozen hash browns, and they are fairly simple to find in major grocery stores with no sugar added these days. Target and Walmart carry them in the freezer section. You could also shred your own potato by using a wide cheese grater.
Dairy-Free Alfredo Sauce
The last ingredient needed to pull the entire casserole together is the dairy-free alfredo sauce. You can opt to make your own, but I am loving the new Primal Kitchen Garlic Alfredo Sauce. It’s one of the 5 new pasta sauces they’ve created, and it’s gotta be my favorite. I love having it already in the pantry ready for nights I don’t feel like doing much other than dumping the sauce into a casserole or a skillet and having a healthy meal on the table.
Primal Kitchen also has another dairy-free alfredo flavor besides the garlic alfredo sauce, which is the classic alfredo. Both are made with cashew butter and are also keto friendly. The other sauces in their new pasta sauce line are tomato basil marinara, roasted garlic marinara and dairy-free vodka sauce.
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How to Make this Whole30 and Paleo Chicken Bacon Alfredo Casserole
Once you have all of your ingredients prepared and the oven preheating, you’re going to add them into a 3-4 quart casserole dish after you’ve lightly greased it. Pour the alfredo sauce into the casserole dish and use a spoon to incorporate the sauce into the rest of the ingredients, being gentle as to not smash the vegetables while you stir to combine it.
After that, you’re going to pop it into the oven and let it bake for about 35 minutes, or until the top is slightly browned. This time may vary depending on what size casserole dish you used and how thick the casserole was in said dish, or by oven. This Whole30 casserole recipe is awesome as leftovers (seriously, so good), and it’s good in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also double this recipe, and bake it for about 50 minutes if still using a 3-4 quart casserole dish.
Other Whole30 Recipes You’ll Love:
Creamy Sausage and Potato Casserole
Whole30 Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
Instant Pot Pot Roast & Veggies
Roasted Herb & Mustard Potatoes
Chicken, Bacon & Broccoli Alfredo Casserole: Whole30, Paleo, Dairy-Free, GF
This creamy chicken and bacon alfredo casserole is loaded with veggies from the hash browns and broccoli, and it’s paleo, Whole30 compliant, dairy free and gluten free. With only 7 ingredients, it really couldn’t be easier to make for a quick weeknight meal or for a simple meal prep recipe.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded (about 2.5 cups)
- 6 slices cooked and chopped bacon
- 3–4 cups hash browns
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1.5 cups alfredo sauce (1 jar of Primal Kitchen), or homemade
- 1/2 white or yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- If you have not already done so, fry the bacon and set aside to cool and then chop. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease a 3 or 4 quart casserole dish with a thin layer of cooking oil spray. Add the chicken, bacon, broccoli, hash browns, onion, alfredo sauce and salt to the dish.
- Use a spoon to mix all of the ingredients around and combine. Spread it into an even layer in the dish and then place it into the oven.
- Bake for 35 minutes and remove from the oven.
Notes
- You can opt to make your own dairy free alfredo sauce (only a few simple ingredients!)
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Carol says
I made this tonight for my VERY picky 3 boys who do not like it when I mess with their meal by trying new things and I’m happy to say they want me to make again!!! I did not go dairy free with them (used Rao’s), I did add cauliflower (yummy)…I gotta start somewhere, baby steps…
paleobailey says
I’m SO glad it was a hit! Thank you so much!!
Sandra says
This recipe was delicious! I will be adding this to my work lunch prep! Thank you so much.
paleobailey says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much!!
Britney says
I was SKEPTICAL to say the least. I’m dairy free but not a big fan of a lot of the dairy substitutes. But this was SO yummy. My grocery store was out of Primal Kitchen’s garlic Alfredo so I just used their regular Alfredo. And no onions. Do not skimp on the broccoli! It’s what really brings it all together in my opinion. Husband loved it. Will be making it again!
Amy says
Has anyone ever prepared this ahead of time? I am taking it to a family for a post-baby treat and want to prepare the night before.
Thanks in advance! Amy
paleobailey says
That should be totally fine!!
amy says
I made this last night and it was wonderful! I will definitely be sharing this with my GF family members.
Thanks paleobailey!
Kaitlyn says
This looks so good!! Frozen hash browns or cooked hashbrowns?
paleobailey says
Frozen!
Becky Armijo says
Any idea how well this casserole freezes?
paleobailey says
I think it would be fine!
Jen says
I have been really nervous to use the cashew Alfredo sauce, worried it wouldn’t taste good. Well it’s pretty good and instead of potatoes I used cauliflower hash browns and baked them first then cut them up into strips and it tastes good as well. This will be in my regular dishes I make from now on. Thank you for posting.
Tara says
This recipe was so good!! I was wondering if taking it to a friend as a freezer meal would work for this recipe? How would you suggest freezing it and reheating it?
Kathy Barber says
Easy & delicious! I cooked my chicken in the Instant Pot & bacon in the microwave – very easy to pull together. I baked these in individual glass dishes and added a little parm to the top. Going into the rotation for sure.
paleobailey says
I’m so glad to hear this!! Thank you so much for giving it a try, and taking the time to leave a review. Parm sounds SO delicious, too!!
Nicole says
Can you use shallots instead of white/yellow onions?
paleobailey says
Yes!
Brooke says
This was great! I didn’t get Alfredo vibes but more of a garlic/onion cream of chicken soup taste from the homemade Alfredo sauce. I even used canned chicken so I bet it would be even better with regular chicken.
JenS says
Comfort food at its finest..Will definitely be making again
paleobailey says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you so much for giving it a try and taking the time to leave a review! It’s so appreciated!
Adonya O says
Hello. Thank.you for sharing so many wonderful recipes. I will definitely be following you. This recipe looks great. I am also Low Fodmap, and I cannot have the mushrooms or broccoli (the other stuff I have been able to work around for years now). I am wondering if a zucchini substitution for the broccoli would be equally as yummy. What are your thoughts, or recommendations? Thank you again, for sharing your recipes and journey with us.
Kathryn says
So easy and delicious. Thanks for the great recipe!!
paleobailey says
You’re welcome!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Alyssa says
I’ve had my eye on this recipe for a long time, but finally got around to making it last night. I used frozen broccoli because that’s what I had on hand (cooked it first) and it turned out just fine. My 13 month old daughter kept asking for more! We will be making this again! It’s definitely a nice, warm comfort meal as we hunker down in the Midwest this winter.
paleobailey says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you so much, Alyssa – I really appreciate you taking the time to make the recipe and then to leave a review! <3 - B
Erica says
My husband and I loved this recipe! Will def be adding it to our rotation 🙂
paleobailey says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you so much, Erica!
Hannah says
Doubled the recipe and made for a friend who just had a baby. The whole family loved it! The leftovers froze nicely too. Highly recommend making extra so you can pop it in the oven later for an easy meal.
paleobailey says
I’m SO glad to hear this!! So happy it was a hit 🙂 Thank you so much, Hannah!
Rebecca says
Awesome simple recipe that’s on the table with minimal effort! Makes great leftovers too.
paleobailey says
Thank you, Rebecca! I’m so glad you enjoy it! I love the leftovers of this one so much, too! 🙂 – B
Maggie says
This is one of my favorite recipes! I haven’t been able to find the primal kitchen Alfredo so have been using regular Alfredo sauce, and the whole family loves it!
paleobailey says
Oh I’m SO glad to hear this!! It’s one of my favorites, too, so I’m really glad it’s a hit with your family! Thank you so much, Maggie!
Kayla says
Love Love Love this recipe! One of my favorites! Doesn’t even taste healthy for you! Thank you for making my transition to healthy eating smooth with yummy recipes!! ❤️
paleobailey says
Oh, thank you so, so much Kayla! This is so nice to hear, and you’re so welcome <3 - B