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Cheesy Chicken Quinoa Casserole Recipe

This Cheesy Chicken Quinoa Casserole is a recipe that you can't live without. It is easy, healthy, delicious, and a picky eater favorite.
Serving6
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • ½ cup mushrooms, chopped
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce, 1 can
  • dash of red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • garlic salt, to taste
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite size pieces
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa,  (I used red quinoa)
  • ½ red bell pepper, chopped
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1½ cups shredded Mozzarella cheese

Equipment

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease an 9 x 13 glass pan
  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, garlic, mushrooms and green onions. Saute for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add chopped tomato, tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, garlic salt, and salt & pepper. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine cooked quinoa, chicken, red pepper, cilantro and 1/2 cup of the cheese in your 9 x 13 pan.
  • Pour your sauce and top and mix carefully until everything is combined.
  • Top with remaining cup of cheese and cover with foil.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and garnish with additional green onions and cilantro.

Notes

  • You could definitely use rice instead of quinoa. It would taste just as delicious, but we personally recommend using quinoa for the health purposes, and nutrition.

Nutrition

Calories: 276 kcal · Carbohydrates: 18 g · Protein: 22 g · Fat: 13 g · Saturated Fat: 5 g · Cholesterol: 57 mg · Sodium: 416 mg · Potassium: 471 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 4 g · Vitamin A: 941 IU · Vitamin C: 19 mg · Calcium: 170 mg · Iron: 2 mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Main Course