Description
Chicken Parmesan Quinoa Casserole is the perfect easy dinner recipe! Made with shredded chicken, broccoli, and the marinara sauce of your choice … this cheesy quinoa bake is great for a weeknight dinner or even as meal prep. This Italian quinoa casserole is sure to be a fan favorite! gluten free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, dry
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 head of broccoli
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, separated
- 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Set the oven to 400 degrees.
- Next cook the quinoa according to the package instructions.
- While the quinoa is cooking steam the broccoli and boil the chicken. For the broccoli, steam for about 10 minutes, until bright in color and soft.
- To boil the chicken, first bring a pot of water to a boil. Place the chicken breasts in the pot and boil for 13-15 minutes, or until the chicken is completely cooked through. Then remove the chicken from the pot and shred. This can be done easily with two forks.
- In a large bowl combine the cooked quinoa, steamed broccoli, and shredded chicken. Add in the marinara sauce, parmesan cheese (1/4 cup), garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Combine evenly.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish. Spread out and top with the remaining parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Let cool, serve with some fresh basil, and enjoy!