Seasonal Glow Paleo Casserole (Printable)

Hearty dish with butternut squash, chicken, and warming spices, baked to tender perfection.

# List of ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
02 - 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
03 - 1 cup broccoli florets
04 - 1 cup cauliflower florets
05 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped
06 - 1 small red onion, chopped

→ Protein

07 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces

→ Sauce & Flavorings

08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
13 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
14 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
16 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
17 - Juice of 1 lemon

→ Garnish

18 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a large casserole dish with olive oil.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine all chopped vegetables and chicken pieces.
03 - Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture. Add garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, cumin, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
04 - Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared dish.
05 - Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
06 - Remove foil, stir gently, and bake uncovered for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender and chicken is fully cooked.
07 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything roasts together in one dish, so cleanup is a breeze and you can walk away while it cooks.
  • The mix of sweet squash, earthy spices, and bright lemon makes every bite feel balanced and satisfying.
  • It reheats beautifully, so leftovers taste just as good the next day for lunch.
02 -
  • Cutting the vegetables into similar sizes is crucial, otherwise some pieces will be mushy while others are still hard.
  • Don't skip the foil in the first part of baking or the chicken might dry out before the vegetables are done.
  • Stirring halfway through the uncovered bake helps everything brown evenly and prevents burning on the edges.
03 -
  • Use a glass or ceramic casserole dish if you have one, it distributes heat more evenly than metal and the presentation is nicer.
  • If your chicken pieces are uneven in size, add the smaller ones to the dish a few minutes after the larger ones so everything finishes at the same time.
  • Taste a piece of vegetable before serving and adjust seasoning with a pinch of salt or a squeeze of lemon if needed.

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