Broccoli-Quinoa Casserole

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A high-protein dish made with rotisserie chicken--and a great way to sneak some veggies in, too!

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
58 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 8 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • ¾ cup quinoa

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 cups broccoli florets

  • cooking spray

  • 1 pound shredded rotisserie chicken

  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of broccoli soup

  • 1 ¼ cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

  • cup reduced-fat mayonnaise

  • 2 tablespoons milk

  • ½ teaspoon stevia powder

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 dash freshly grated nutmeg

  • 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Directions

  1. Rinse quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve until water runs clear. Combine 1 1/2 cups water, quinoa, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook until tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a shallow 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  3. Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain.

  4. Combine chicken, cream of broccoli soup, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, milk, stevia powder, pepper, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Stir in quinoa and broccoli. Spoon mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until top is bubbly and edges are golden, 35 to 40 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

Omit the chicken if you want to serve this as a side dish.

Bake in individual ramekins for 20 to 25 minutes if preferred.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

282 Calories
13g Fat
18g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 282
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 385mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 24g 47%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 167mg 13%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 355mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.