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

Dani Baba
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I love the cheesy quinoa topping on this casserole.


Jack Bailey
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables.


ibrahim omololu
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I made this casserole for my potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


louie More
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This casserole is delicious and easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Melissa Kirby
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I love that this casserole is made with healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get my family to eat more vegetables.


Mariam Nakash
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


E Spence Chisholm
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I made this casserole for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the combination of chicken, quinoa, and vegetables.


Ibra Aka
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This casserole is a great way to sneak vegetables into my kids' diets. They love the cheesy quinoa topping.


Eunice Akinyi
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I made this casserole in a slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It's a great way to have a hot meal ready when I get home from work.


Jeff Bristow
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This casserole is delicious and healthy. I love that it's packed with vegetables and quinoa.


Nsubuga Emanuel
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables.


Eyitayo Olaneye
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Sherali Mahar
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I made this casserole for my picky eater and he actually ate it! He said it was one of the best things I've ever made.


Bryan Allen
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I made this casserole exactly as the recipe said and it turned out great. I would definitely recommend it.


Tom Solari
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I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The chicken and vegetables were cooked perfectly and the quinoa added a nice nutty flavor.


Mahafug Hassan
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This is my new go-to weeknight dinner. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


yasser sxb_cmz
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Amanya Rebecca
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This chicken quinoa casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors were well-balanced and the quinoa added a nice texture. I will definitely be making this again.