Chicken, Broccoli and Quinoa Casserole
This easy Chicken, Broccoli and Quinoa Casserole is healthy while tasting like comfort food. The perfect recipe for a quick and easy dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup milk, divided
- 1 tsp chicken seasoning
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups water, divided
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese
- 3 cups broccoli, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Generously grease a baking dish.
- For the sauce: In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth and 1/2 cup of milk to a low boil. In a small bowl, whisk together the other 1/2 cup milk, chicken seasoning and flour until fully combined. Add the flour mixture to the boiling liquid and whisk until smooth and creamy.
- For the casserole: In a large bowl, mix together the sauce from step 2, 1 cup water and quinoa. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Place the chicken strips over the quinoa mixture. Sprinkle with salt and chili powder. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- While the casserole is in the oven, steam the broccoli until tender. Set aside.
- Remove the casserole from the oven, and add the broccoli and up to 1 cup of water until the consistency is creamy and can be easily stirred in the pan. Sprinkle with the cheese, and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.