We all know that I am addicted to Quinoa… I now have hubby preferring it to rice which is AWESOME! So, when I saw that this recipe was originally from Fit Men Cook, you know that I had to check it out…This chicken broccoli quinoa casserole is super easy & full of nutritional ingredients to help fuel your body and keep you staying energized, as well as feeling full.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds of chicken {raw}
- 1.5 cups of greek yogurt {I use fage 0%}
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- 1/2 cup of reduced fat shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups of cooked quinoa
- 1 jar of roasted red peppers {I used a 12 oz jar}
- 3 cups of broccoli, chopped
- 1/2 cup of white onion, diced
- 1/2 cup of panko bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp oregano
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste
Directions:
- Cook chicken breasts until done either boil or use leftover chicken. Shred cook chicken using 2 forks.
- Steam broccoli and onions, using rice cooker or over the stove.
- In a blender, pulse greek yogurt and roasted red peppers until smooth.
- Mix chicken, broccoli, onions, greek yogurt/roasted red peppers mixture, seasonings, quinoa, and 1/2 of the chicken broth in a bowl.
- Spray a large baking dish with coconut oil spray or another type of non-stick spray.
- Place mixture in the large baking dish.
- Top with panko bread crumbs, mozzarella cheese, and the other 1/2 of the chicken broth {this keeps the dish moist}.
- Stick in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees.
Let me know if you end up trying this yummy chicken broccoli quinoa casserole!
Have a ThirtyOne-derful day!
Hope Wissel 