1. Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Bake
This cozy gluten-free dinner is creamy, cheesy, and made with chicken, broccoli, rice, and simple seasonings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 3 cups broccoli florets, lightly steamed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/2 cup gluten-free chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish.
- Mix chicken, rice, broccoli, Greek yogurt, broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread into the baking dish.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Gluten-Free Tip: Use gluten-free chicken broth and check shredded cheese labels if cross-contact is a concern.
2. Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
These stuffed sweet potatoes are hearty, colorful, and full of taco flavor without needing tortillas.
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 2 teaspoons gluten-free taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup black beans or corn, optional
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- Avocado, cilantro, lime, or Greek yogurt, for topping
Instructions
- Bake sweet potatoes at 400°F until tender, about 40 to 50 minutes.
- Cook ground turkey in a skillet until browned and fully cooked.
- Stir in taco seasoning, salsa, and optional beans or corn.
- Slice sweet potatoes open and fluff the centers.
- Spoon turkey filling over each sweet potato.
- Top with cheese, avocado, cilantro, lime, or Greek yogurt.
Food Safety Tip: Ground turkey should reach 165°F before serving.
3. Lemon Salmon Veggie Bowls
This fresh gluten-free dinner is made with salmon, rice or quinoa, roasted vegetables, lemon, and herbs.
Ingredients
- 2 to 4 salmon fillets
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup zucchini or bell peppers, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, black pepper, parsley, or dill, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add salmon and vegetables to the sheet pan.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until salmon is cooked through.
- Serve over rice or quinoa with fresh herbs.
Food Safety Tip: Salmon is done when it reaches 145°F or flakes easily with a fork.
