Description
Chicken Broccoli Cheese Quinoa Casserole is a comforting one-dish meal that brings together tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and creamy cheddar cheese enveloped in fluffy quinoa. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this hearty casserole is both nutritious and satisfying. Its rich flavors and delightful textures make it an instant favorite, ensuring that everyone at the table will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Rinse quinoa under cold water, then combine with chicken broth in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sear in olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown but not fully cooked.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chopped broccoli (steamed if desired), diced chicken, and half of the shredded cheese. Stir in milk until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, top with remaining cheese, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole (about 290g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg