Broccoli-Quinoa Casserole with Chicken and Cheddar


Serves: 6

This updated riff on chicken-rice casserole, whole-grain quinoa stands in for the typical white rice. It's a modern interpretation that still has loads of old-school comfort-food appeal.

Dovetailing tip: Take the chicken that you cooked for Meal 1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes. Add the chicken near the end of making the recipe to keep the chicken from shredding.


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Ingredients:

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
1 1/4 cups water
2 cups broccoli florets
cooking spray
2 cups cooked skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup whole milk
2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups unsalted chicken stock
2 ounces fresh Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup)

Directions:

Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil; swirl to coat. Add quinoa; cook 2 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Add 1 1/4 cups water; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until quinoa is tender. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Preheat oven to 400°.

Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Combine milk and flour, stirring with a whisk. Add milk mixture, stock, remaining 3/8 teaspoon salt, and remaining 3/8 teaspoon pepper to pan. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently; cook 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; gently stir in chicken; cool slightly. Add Parmesan, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in quinoa, broccoli, chicken, and mayonnaise. Spoon mixture into a 2-quart glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheddar. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and cheese melts.

Source: myrecipes.com



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