Chicken Broccoli Quinoa Casserole
Ready to master a one-dish wonder that's both nutritious and scrumptious? Let's dive into making our baked Chicken Broccoli Quinoa Casserole. This easy-to-assemble gluten free broccoli casserole is not only kid-friendly but also brimming with robust flavors, thanks to a blend of cheddar and goat cheese in a creamy sauce. It takes just a few simple steps and a bake in the oven to bring this hearty, cheesy casserole to your dinner table.
Servings 8
Calories 444kcal
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 6 tablespoons flour gluten-free if necessary
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 3 ounces seasoned goat cheese crumbled
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 16 ounces cooked chicken
- 3 cups cooked quinoa
- 10 ounces frozen broccoli thawed and drained
- ½ cup gluten free breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a large baking dish with cooking spray or brush it with oil.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook for 2 minutes, whisking constantly.
- Gradually whisk in milk.
- Bring the milk to a simmer, stirring constantly. Cook for 4 minutes until the mixture starts to thicken.
- Reduce heat to low and add in 4 ounces of cheddar cheese, goat cheese, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese melts.
- Remove from heat and stir in chicken, quinoa, and broccoli. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle with remaining cheese and top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly. Allow to sit 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 702mg | Potassium: 594mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 964IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 302mg | Iron: 3mg