Gluten Free Chicken Casseroles (2 Ways!)
These gluten free chicken casseroles are packed with chicken, peppers, onions, rice and tomatoes, then baked into a cozy casserole and topped with parmesan cheese! This Gluten-Free Chicken Casserole is gluten free, nut free, low fat with a dairy free option.
Servings: 3 servings
Ingredients
OPTION 1: For the ground chicken option
- 2 large chicken cutlets (or gluten free chicken tenders already made!)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup gluten free breadcrumbs
OPTION 2: For the chicken cutlets option
- 1 lb ground chicken
For the casserole
- 2 cups frozen brown rice
- 2 peppers diced into 1/2” pieces
- 1 white onion diced into 1/2” pieces
- 1 14 oz can of crushed tomatoes with liquid
- 1 cup tomato sauce or vegan vodka sauce
Instructions
OPTION 1: Make the chicken - chicken cutlets option
- Make the chicken tenders first. Dip chicken in egg, then gluten free breadcrumbs. Air fry on 390 for 10 minutes. It’s ok if it’s not fully cooked, it will cook the rest of the way in the oven.
OPTION 2: Make the chicken - ground chicken option
- Use ground chicken. In this version you will brown the ground chicken in a frying pan for 5 minutes before adding it to the casserole.
- Add all ingredients to casserole dish. Mix.
- Bake covered, on 375 for 60 minutes.
- Then uncover and bake for another 10-20 minutes.
- All liquid should be absorbed and edges should be crispy.
- Add 3-4 tbsp vegan/dairy free parmesan cheese on top before serving.