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Chicken Broccoli Cheese Quinoa Casserole

Chicken Broccoli Cheese Quinoa Casserole

Chicken Broccoli Cheese Quinoa Casserole

BY: Michele
PUBLISHED: Jan 16, 2015
UPDATED: Aug 17, 2021
17 Reviews / 4.5 Average
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My favorite!! I make it often and freeze in single servings!! Favorite go to lunch!
Lucretia
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Chicken Broccoli Cheese Quinoa Casserole is a twist on a favorite classic comfort-food casserole, Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole, because instead of rice, it uses high-protein, gluten-free quinoa to make it healthy yet delicious.

Chicken Broccoli Cheese Quinoa Casserole

I love the classic comfort food casseroles, like the broccoli cheese casserole my Mom made when I was a kid. It was always a favorite of mine. It was so comforting on a cold day, or when I had a bad day, and no matter what was going on in my life, it made me happy whenever my Mom made it.

However, as an adult, I am looking for the flavor, and creamy comforting texture, like this Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta, King Ranch Chicken Casserole, or Chicken Tetrazzini with Asiago Cream Sauce, but not all the preservatives in the canned soups, etc. So I tweaked the famous Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole.

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Chicken Broccoli Cheese Quinoa Casserole

I tweaked the recipe to ditch the canned soups and use high protein, gluten-free quinoa.  It still takes fantastic, and is a one dish casserole, and freezes well. It would also be a wonderful dish for a put luck or church supper.

Chicken Broccoli Cheese Quinoa Casserole

In addition, it is a fantastic (and yummy) way to use up leftovers, feed a crowd, and not break the bank because it is budget-friendly. I recommend using leftover chicken in the dish. It works well with leftover Cajun Blackened Chicken, or Pan Seared Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs (Chicken Breasts could be substituted). or Chicken Piccata.

Chicken Broccoli Cheese Quinoa Casserole

Now it is your turn.  Leave a comment, answering the question:  For which occasion you will serve Chicken Broccoli Cheese Quinoa Casserole?

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Chicken Broccoli Cheese Quinoa Casserole Recipe

Chicken Broccoli Cheese Quinoa Casserole is a twist on a favorite classic comfort-food casserole, Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole, because instead of rice, it uses high-protein, gluten-free quinoa to make it healthy yet delicious.
Course Chicken, Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword Chicken, Chicken Broccoli Quinoa Casserole, Chicken Casserole
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6
Calories 381kcal
Author Michele @ Flavor Mosaic

Ingredients

  • 3 cups low sodium chicken broth divided
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained
  • 3 cups broccoli florets cut into bite size pieces
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tablespoons gluten-free or all purpose flour I used gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 chicken breasts cooked, shredded or cut into bite size pieces
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
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Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray then set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, over high heat, bring 2 cups low sodium chicken broth to a boil. Stir in the rinsed and drained quinoa. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until almost all the liquid has been absorbed and quinoa is tender. Remove from heat then let sit, covered, for 10 minutes and set aside.
  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, add the broccoli florets and 1/4 cup of water. Heat in the microwave for 2 minutes until the broccoli florets are bright green and slightly tender. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet or dutch oven over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and melt one tablespoon of butter. Add chopped onion and chopped celery and saute for about 5 minutes until the onions are soft. Add minced garlic and saute for about 1 minute.
  • Sprinkle in flour (gluten-free flour, if desired) and stir to cook for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium. Slowly pour in 1 cup low sodium chicken broth, followed by one cup of milk, stirring to avoid lumps. Add poultry seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste. Turn heat back down to low then simmer until slightly thickened, 5 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat then pour sauce into the large bowl of broccoli. Add cooked quinoa, cooked chicken, and half the cheese and then stir to combine.
  • Pour mixture into prepared 9×13 baking dish then sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly on top. Place the baking dish on top of a baking sheet in case of bubble overs then bake for 20-25 minutes or until top is golden brown and bubbly. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 807mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 570IU | Vitamin C: 42.9mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 2.9mg

Filed Under: American, Bake, Budget-friendly, Casserole, Chicken, Comfort Food, Dinner, Fall Recipes, Freezer Food, Gluten Free, Healthy, Holiday Leftover Recipes, Low Carb, Low Fat, Lunch, Make Ahead, One Pot Meals, Pot Luck, Spring Recipes Tagged With: broccoli, Casserole, cheese, chicken, chicken casserole, comfort food, Freezer food, One Pot Wonder, potluck, quinoa

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Hi, I’m Michele Feuerborn, wife, and dog Mom, with 20+ years experience as a home cook. I’m the Founder of Flavor Mosaic, as well as the author, recipe developer, and photographer. I share fast, easy, flavorful recipes with bold flavors, featuring Instant Pot recipes and Southern and Mexican cuisines.

Comments

  1. Lucretia says

    February 18, 2018 at 4:24 pm

    My favorite!! I make it often and freeze in single servings!! Favorite go to lunch!

    Reply
    • Kerri Breakfield says

      February 16, 2019 at 7:26 pm

      Do you cook it before you freeze it?

      Reply
      • Michele says

        February 17, 2019 at 1:22 am

        Yes.

        Reply
  2. Kerri Breakfield says

    February 15, 2019 at 7:16 pm

    Can this be frozen? If so, before or after cooking?

    Reply
  3. Deanna says

    June 29, 2019 at 8:31 am

    How many calories per serving?

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    • Michele says

      June 29, 2019 at 1:04 pm

      Hi Deanna,

      Thanks for asking. This is one of my early recipes that I had before the nutrition software was implemented. I turned on the nutrition on this page now. It has 381 calories. Thanks for visiting my blog post. Be sure to check out other recipes on Flavor Mosaic as well. Let me know if there is any other information I can provide.

      Thanks,

      Michele

      Reply
  4. Lisa Waller says

    June 28, 2021 at 3:09 pm

    As a lover of all things quinoa, I was excited to try this recipe. The only thing I did differently was to substitute the chicken breast with a rotisserie chicken. It was delicious. Will definitely make this again.✅

    Reply
  5. noel says

    February 8, 2023 at 12:18 pm

    This is a really delicious and healthy recipe for those looking for protein/meal prepping to bring their lunch to work. I will say, the servings are even pretty big, so even following the recipe as is will get you further than six servings!

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    • Michele says

      February 8, 2023 at 1:52 pm

      Hi Noel,

      I’m glad you like the recipe. Yes, this is a great recipe for meal prep and for those looking for a wholesome, balanced meal.

      Thanks,

      Michele

      Reply
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