Creamy Chicken Casserole with Quinoa and Broccoli Nutritious And Delicious

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“What’s for dinner?” is one of the most common questions in a household, but sometimes food can be difficult to prepare within 30 minutes of time. This recipe solves that problem with ease and minimal effort. It only requires a few ingredients from your kitchen, which means you could make this anytime during the week!

This meal is so healthy and satisfying that it will leave you wanting more. The combination of ingredients not only tastes great, but it is full of nutrients and vitamins. This recipe is also a great way to get your children involved in cooking and eating healthy meals, which will help them develop a healthy lifestyle. 

This dish takes less than 30 minutes to prepare, so it can easily be served as a complete meal and then have it for dinner. The chicken, quinoa, and broccoli are prepared in the same casserole pan with only one pan to wash. Plus, you can use leftover chicken, quinoa, and broccoli to save time and money!

The delicious chicken, quinoa, and broccoli casserole will leave your stomach full and satisfied. If you enjoyed making it as much as we did, please let us know. Please spread the word about this dish if you cook it yourself. Please share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below.

Creamy Chicken Casserole with Broccoli and Quinoa

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Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 576 kcal

Ingredients

  

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STEP: 1

• 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
• 6 Cloves Garlic diced
• 1 tbsp. Dijon Mustard skin removed, washed
• 1 tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1/4 Cup Natural Yogurt minced
• 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon diced
• 1/4 tsp Ground Allspice
• 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper medium diced
• 1 tsp Himalayan Pink Salt whole kernel
• 1 3/4 tsp Water

STEP: 2

• 2 Bay Leaves
• 1 Cup Quinoa washed and drained
• 4 Cups Broccoli shredded
• 1 Cup Tomatoes diced
• 1/2 Cup Green Peas
• 1/2 Cup Carrot diced
• 1 tbsp. Green Chilies diced
• 2 lb. Chicken Breast skin removed, washed
• 1/2 Cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
• 1/2 Cup White Mushrooms thickly sliced
• 1/2 Cup Yellow Onion sliced
• 2 tbsp. Flat Leaf Parsley diced
• 1/4 Cup Red Bell Pepper diced

Instructions

 

STEP: 1

• In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, natural yogurt, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, ground black pepper and Himalayan pink salt. Mix well.

STEP: 2

• Preheat the oven to 380F/190C.
• Add bay leaves, quinoa, broccoli, tomatoes, green peas, carrot and green chilies into a casserole dish. Pour the mixture from the mixing bowl over the ingredients in the casserole dish and stir to combine.
• Add chicken breasts, cheddar cheese, onion and white mushrooms on top of the casserole dish.
• Bake in a preheated oven for 35 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and bubbly on top.
• Garnish with diced red bell pepper and parsley before serving with your choice of drinks.

Nutrition

Calories: 576kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 63gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 161mgSodium: 1108mgPotassium: 1751mgFiber: 9gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 4860IUVitamin C: 123mgCalcium: 243mgIron: 5mg

Keyword broccoli, chicken, quinoa

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