If you like this recipe, you have to try our creamy dairy-free chicken thigh casserole and also check out this roundup of healthy chicken casserole recipes. We know you’ll find a new favorite!
How is the sauce so creamy and dairy free?
We looovveee making dairy free sauces that feel just as indulgent and rich, but without the dairy. The creamy sauce in this spinach artichoke chicken casserole is made with mayo as the base. We used nutritional yeast to add some cheesy, umami flavor. The sauce is actually a recipe we made for a spinach artichoke dip a while back! It’s versatile and great for entertaining or taking to get togethers. It always gets eaten up real quick, and nobody has any idea it’s dairy free and healthier. Here are our preferred mayo options.
Make your own in 5 minutes with our homemade avocado oil mayo recipePrimal KitchenChosen FoodsThrive Market Vegan Mayo – it’s made with chickpea aquafaba rather than eggs, so it’s a great option if you can’t eat eggs.
What is nutritional yeast and is it necessary?
There’s no need to be scared of yeast in the name. Nutritional yeast is an inactive yeast, meaning that it doesn’t cause an issue for people with yeast overgrowth or candida issues. We love it because it adds a cheesy, umami flavor to whatever you’re making, which is great for dairy-free recipes like this spinach artichoke chicken casserole!
Some other low carb veggie ideas
If you’ve got picky eaters at home and want to make this but are wondering what other lower carb veggies would work in place of the asparagus and sun-dried tomatoes, here are some ideas.
BroccoliBell pepperMushroomsGreen beans
More healthy casseroles to try
We love casseroles for meal prep recipes because the leftovers are always great. We have a ton of other healthy comfort food recipes, too! Here are some of our favorite casseroles.
EASY TACO CASSEROLE SPAGHETTI PIZZA CASSEROLEHEALTHY BAKED BUFFALO CHICKEN CASSEROLECREAMY GARLIC SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLEHEALTHY PORK CASSEROLECREAMY BACON RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE
Your turn to try our oven baked creamy spinach artichoke chicken casserole
Whether you’re meal prepping or just want a creamy, dairy free recipe to hit the spot when you crave comfort food, make this healthy casserole! Leave a rating and review below to let us know how it goes. And take a pic to share on Instagram. Tag us @realsimplegood, so we can check it out. We love to see what you’re making! SHARE IT NOW OR PIN IT FOR LATER!
