Best 7 Chicken Alfredo Quinoa Casserole Recipes

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Chicken Alfredo Quinoa Casserole is a comforting and delectable dish that combines the classic flavors of creamy Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, and wholesome quinoa. It is a perfect meal for busy weeknights, as it can be easily prepared in one pan and requires minimal effort. This casserole is not only delicious but also packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, making it a healthier alternative to traditional pasta-based Alfredo dishes. Whether you are a fan of creamy casseroles, looking for a gluten-free option, or simply seeking a comforting and satisfying meal, this Chicken Alfredo Quinoa Casserole is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN ALFREDO QUINOA CASSEROLE



Chicken Alfredo Quinoa Casserole image

My family has been on a quinoa fix for some time and this has been one of our favorite creations! A great alternative to pasta that you can feel great about. Also, this is a great use for leftover chicken! Leftovers hold well in the fridge....if any of it gets that far!

Provided by GeeDeth

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Alfredo Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup sunflower seed oil
½ cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 cups quinoa
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon
4 cups water
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
2 (5 ounce) cans chicken chunks, drained
2 cups Alfredo sauce
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
¼ cup butter, cut into small pieces
¾ cup shredded Italian cheese blend, divided
1 ½ cups crushed pita chips
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat sunflower oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add quinoa and chicken bouillon; cook, stirring frequently, until quinoa is toasted, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Pour water over quinoa mixture and bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir thyme and parsley into quinoa mixture and simmer until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and fluff quinoa with a fork.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread quinoa mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle chicken over quinoa. Spoon Alfredo sauce and cream of chicken soup over chicken layer; top with butter pieces. Sprinkle 1/2 cup Italian cheese blend over entire mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Stir mixture and flatten with the back of spoon or spatula; top with pita chips and remaining 1/4 cup Italian cheese blend. Bake until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Cool casserole for 5 minutes; top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 678.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 75.9 mg, Fat 44.4 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 1318.9 mg, Sugar 4 g

CHICKEN ALFREDO QUINOA CASSEROLE



Chicken Alfredo Quinoa Casserole image

My family has been on a quinoa fix for some time and this has been one of our favorite creations! A great alternative to pasta that you can feel great about. Also, this is a great use for leftover chicken! Leftovers hold well in the fridge....if any of it gets that far!

Provided by GeeDeth

Categories     Chicken Alfredo

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup sunflower seed oil
½ cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 cups quinoa
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon
4 cups water
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
2 (5 ounce) cans chicken chunks, drained
2 cups Alfredo sauce
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
¼ cup butter, cut into small pieces
¾ cup shredded Italian cheese blend, divided
1 ½ cups crushed pita chips
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat sunflower oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add quinoa and chicken bouillon; cook, stirring frequently, until quinoa is toasted, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Pour water over quinoa mixture and bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir thyme and parsley into quinoa mixture and simmer until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and fluff quinoa with a fork.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread quinoa mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle chicken over quinoa. Spoon Alfredo sauce and cream of chicken soup over chicken layer; top with butter pieces. Sprinkle 1/2 cup Italian cheese blend over entire mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Stir mixture and flatten with the back of spoon or spatula; top with pita chips and remaining 1/4 cup Italian cheese blend. Bake until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Cool casserole for 5 minutes; top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 678.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 75.9 mg, Fat 44.4 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 1318.9 mg, Sugar 4 g

CHICKEN ALFREDO QUINOA CASSEROLE



Chicken Alfredo Quinoa Casserole image

My family has been on a quinoa fix for some time and this has been one of our favorite creations! A great alternative to pasta that you can feel great about. Also, this is a great use for leftover chicken! Leftovers hold well in the fridge....if any of it gets that far!

Provided by GeeDeth

Categories     Chicken Alfredo

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup sunflower seed oil
½ cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 cups quinoa
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon
4 cups water
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
2 (5 ounce) cans chicken chunks, drained
2 cups Alfredo sauce
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
¼ cup butter, cut into small pieces
¾ cup shredded Italian cheese blend, divided
1 ½ cups crushed pita chips
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat sunflower oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add quinoa and chicken bouillon; cook, stirring frequently, until quinoa is toasted, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Pour water over quinoa mixture and bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir thyme and parsley into quinoa mixture and simmer until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and fluff quinoa with a fork.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread quinoa mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle chicken over quinoa. Spoon Alfredo sauce and cream of chicken soup over chicken layer; top with butter pieces. Sprinkle 1/2 cup Italian cheese blend over entire mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Stir mixture and flatten with the back of spoon or spatula; top with pita chips and remaining 1/4 cup Italian cheese blend. Bake until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Cool casserole for 5 minutes; top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 678.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 75.9 mg, Fat 44.4 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 1318.9 mg, Sugar 4 g

CHICKEN QUINOA CASSEROLE



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I tried to figure out a casserole that I haven't seen before. Super good, super easy, and just the right amount of 'good-for-you' to cover up the guilt!

Provided by MommaBean3

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 serving cooking spray
2 cups vegetable broth
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 grinds salt
5 grinds black pepper
1 cup quinoa
1 rotisserie chicken - skin and bones removed, meat cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups clean fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1 cup carrot matchsticks
½ cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1 ½ (15 ounce) jars Alfredo sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
¾ cup panko bread crumbs
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine vegetable broth, garlic, salt, and pepper in a pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Add quinoa, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add spinach, carrots, and red peppers and cook until barely tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix chicken, cooked quinoa, cooked vegetables, Alfredo sauce, and basil together in a bowl. Pour into the prepared casserole dish, patting it down with a spoon.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and mix in bread crumbs until evenly coated. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Evenly distribute cheese crumbs over the top of the casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and lightly browned on top, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 74.4 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 914.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CHICKEN ALFREDO QUINOA CASSEROLE



Chicken Alfredo Quinoa Casserole image

My family has been on a quinoa fix for some time and this has been one of our favorite creations! A great alternative to pasta that you can feel great about. Also, this is a great use for leftover chicken! Leftovers hold well in the fridge....if any of it gets that far!

Provided by GeeDeth

Categories     Chicken Alfredo

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup sunflower seed oil
½ cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 cups quinoa
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon
4 cups water
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
2 (5 ounce) cans chicken chunks, drained
2 cups Alfredo sauce
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
¼ cup butter, cut into small pieces
¾ cup shredded Italian cheese blend, divided
1 ½ cups crushed pita chips
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat sunflower oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add quinoa and chicken bouillon; cook, stirring frequently, until quinoa is toasted, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Pour water over quinoa mixture and bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir thyme and parsley into quinoa mixture and simmer until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and fluff quinoa with a fork.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread quinoa mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle chicken over quinoa. Spoon Alfredo sauce and cream of chicken soup over chicken layer; top with butter pieces. Sprinkle 1/2 cup Italian cheese blend over entire mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Stir mixture and flatten with the back of spoon or spatula; top with pita chips and remaining 1/4 cup Italian cheese blend. Bake until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Cool casserole for 5 minutes; top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 678.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 75.9 mg, Fat 44.4 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 1318.9 mg, Sugar 4 g

CHICKEN ALFREDO CASSEROLE



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A nice play on chicken Alfredo, easy to make and yummy to eat. My entire family enjoys it, even my 1-year-old!

Provided by krissymarie

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pasta

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
½ (16 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
¼ cup milk
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken into a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and simmer until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, about 15 minutes.
  • At the same time, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain. Drain cooked chicken and cut into bite-size pieces.
  • Place chicken, noodles, Alfredo sauce, 1/2 mozzarella cheese, milk, onion powder, and garlic powder in a large bowl and mix well. Pour into a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish. Layer remaining mozzarella cheese and Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until melted and bubbly, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 86.2 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 693.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

CHICKEN ALFREDO



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Bright broccoli, zucchini and sweet red pepper lend fresh taste to this rich chicken and pasta entree. Cream cheese makes the smooth sauce a snap to stir up. -Jody Stewart, Goldsboro, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cooked and cubed (about 1-1/2 cups)
2 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
2 small zucchini, julienned
1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper
6 ounces cooked fettuccine

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over low heat, melt cream cheese and butter; stir until smooth. Add the milk, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until thickened. , Add the chicken, broccoli, zucchini and red pepper. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Reduce heat; cover and cook 5 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Serve with fettuccine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 27g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Tips:

  • Use cooked chicken: This will save you time and effort. You can use leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken, or even canned chicken.
  • Don't overcook the quinoa: Quinoa should be cooked until it is tender, but not mushy. It should still have a slight bite to it.
  • Use a good quality Alfredo sauce: The Alfredo sauce is one of the key ingredients in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality sauce. Look for a sauce that is made with real Parmesan cheese and cream.
  • Add some vegetables: Vegetables will add color, flavor, and nutrients to your casserole. Some good options include broccoli, spinach, and mushrooms.
  • Top with cheese: Cheese is the perfect finishing touch for this casserole. You can use Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, or a combination of both.

Conclusion:

Chicken Alfredo Quinoa Casserole is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. This casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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