Cheesy Chickeny Casserole

This is just another variation of a million cheesy casseroles that are floating around the net. But it's yummy, and sometimes it's nice to have a recipe that you don't have to modify.

Cheesy Chickeny Casserole

~ 1 lb broccoli, cut into florets (use more or less as you like)
~ 1 lb cauliflower, cut into florets (ditto)
2 lb chicken
1 can GF cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom soup**
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup oat flour
1/2 milk (adjust amount as needed)
12 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded or cubed
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, to taste
salt
pepper
olive oil
GF croutons or crackers, if desired
1 tablespoon butter, if using crackers or croutons

In a medium saucepan, combine 2T butter and onion. Soften over medium heat, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic, cook an additional minute. Add oat flour, cook for 1-2 minutes. Add cream of chicken soup and milk, whisk well. When sauce is hot, add cheese. Cook over medium heat, uncovered, stirring frequently until cheese is melted.

Meanwhile, heat a saute pan over medium heat, add 1-2 T olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper and Italian seasoning. Brown slightly on each side. You will likely need to cook the chicken in batches; set aside as they are cooked. If you have cubed your chicken, or if your chicken breasts are thin, do not cook them completely but leave them slightly undercooked so they won't overcook in the oven.

In a casserole dish, combine uncooked broccoli and uncooked cauliflower. Add chicken. Cover with cheese sauce.

Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and casserole is hot. If using croutons/crackers, combine with about 1T of melted butter, and sprinkle over the top of the casserole about 5 minutes before done.

Starch content:
The starch content of the soup will vary depending on brand and variety. Of course, avoid "common" brands such as Campbells as they are not GF. Also, adding any kind of crackers or croutons on the top will raise the starch content considerably. But without any kind of topping this casserole contains 10-13 grams of starch per serving.