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!

Submitted by MommaBean3
Updated on January 14, 2022
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.

  2. 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.

  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add spinach, carrots, and red peppers and cook until barely tender, about 5 minutes.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and lightly browned on top, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

421 Calories
29g Fat
20g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 421
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 38%
Saturated Fat 11g 53%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 915mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 22g 43%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 91mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 267mg 6%

* 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.