Nourishing Shredded Chicken Bake

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
38%
Nourishing Shredded Chicken Bake
60 min.
4
235kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Nourishing Shredded Chicken Bake! This dish effortlessly combines wholesome ingredients with fantastic flavors, making it the perfect choice for a fulfilling lunch or dinner. Whether you're adhering to a gluten-free or dairy-free diet, this recipe ensures that you can indulge without compromise. In just 60 minutes, you can prepare a meal that serves four and tantalizes taste buds while nourishing your body.

The star of this dish is tender, shredded chicken, cooked to perfection in a savory low-sodium chicken broth, infused with aromatic herbs like fresh sage and thyme. These ingredients not only elevate the flavor but also provide an inviting aroma that fills your kitchen. Imagine the deliciousness of artichoke hearts and fresh spinach mingling with the chicken, all enveloped in a creamy, gluten-free roux made from sorghum flour and dairy-free margarine. It’s a dish that embraces both nutrition and taste without sacrificing an ounce of satisfaction.

Baked in individual ramekins for the perfect portion control, this Shredded Chicken Bake makes serving easy and elegant. Enjoy it with crunchy rice crackers to scoop up every last delightful bite, and pair it with a refreshing side salad for a complete meal. Suitable for any day of the week, this recipe brings joy to your dining table while supporting your health and wellness goals. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this fun, easy, and tasty dish!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 tsp pepper black
  • lb chicken breasts 
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth low sodium,
  • Tbs dairy-free margarine (such as Earth Balance soy-free)
  • Tbs flour for gf (sorghum )
  • Tbs sage fresh
  • Tbs thyme leaves fresh
  • cup artichoke hearts frozen thawed sliced
  • tsp poultry seasoning 
  • tsp sea salt 
  • cups pkt spinach fresh sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • ramekin

Directions

  1. Boil chicken breasts about 20 minutes, or until done, in chicken broth, a dash of black pepper and poultry seasoning. Wash fresh herbs and spinach. Slice artichokes and chop spinach while chicken is cooking.In a small saucepan, begin the roux by melting margarine and with a whisk, stir in sorghum flour until flour is melted into the margarine with no lumps.
  2. Add the 1 1/2 cups of broth, salt and pepper to the saucepan and stir continuously with the whisk, until it becomes thick.
  3. Remove saucepan from the heat and add in the fresh herbs, stir and allow it to sit while you shred the chicken. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, artichokes, shredded chicken and roux.
  4. Place even amounts into individual ramekins (8oz), and bake in the oven on 350ºF for 20 minutes and then broil for 3 minutes.
  5. Serve with Rice crackers* for scooping and a side salad. FUN, EASY and TASTY!.

Nutrition Facts

Calories235kcal
Protein47.16%
Fat31.7%
Carbs21.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.25
Glycemic Load
0.23
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
30.731304448584%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
1.01mg
Kaempferol
1.91mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
1.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:235.21kcal
11.76%
Fat:8.4g
12.92%
Saturated Fat:2g
12.49%
Carbohydrates:12.6g
4.2%
Net Carbohydrates:8.74g
3.18%
Sugar:0.52g
0.57%
Cholesterol:74.34mg
24.78%
Sodium:1137.38mg
49.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.11g
56.21%
Copper:4.67mg
233.73%
Vitamin K:152.24µg
144.99%
Vitamin A:3300.99IU
66.02%
Vitamin B3:13.01mg
65.04%
Selenium:37.09µg
52.99%
Vitamin B6:0.97mg
48.39%
Folate:138.59µg
34.65%
Manganese:0.69mg
34.64%
Phosphorus:315.4mg
31.54%
Potassium:798.74mg
22.82%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.2%
Vitamin C:15.77mg
19.12%
Magnesium:76.45mg
19.11%
Vitamin B5:1.76mg
17.63%
Fiber:3.86g
15.44%
Vitamin E:2.22mg
14.8%
Iron:2.54mg
14.1%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.51%
Zinc:1.14mg
7.61%
Calcium:73.77mg
7.38%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
4.07%