Chicken Artichoke Quinoa Casserole

By Angela Sellari Jump to Recipe

Easy, simple and healthy Chicken Artichoke Quinoa Casserole is a wholesome recipe you can feel good about. This recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight. Pair it with a salad for a complete and healthy meal.

This casserole is creamy, full of flavor and simple to put together. Since quinoa has such great nutritional value, I have been trying to work it into more of my family’s meals. This recipe is a keeper.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-­inch pieces
• 1 Tbsp oil
• Salt and pepper
• 1 large jar marinated artichokes, liquid reserved
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 1⁄2 cup water
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 Tbsp flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 1⁄2 cups Swiss cheese, divided
• 3⁄4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 9×9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2: In a saucepan, heat water to boiling. Add quinoa and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 15 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 3: Meanwhile, heat oil over medium­high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add to pan and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from pan.

Step 4: Heat butter in pan, stirring to remove any bits from the bottom. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add milk letting each addition fully incorporate prior to adding more. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup Swiss cheese and 1⁄2 cup Parmesan cheese.

Step 5: Combine chicken, quinoa, artichokes, 2 Tbsp brine from artichokes, 1⁄4 cup Swiss cheese and cheese sauce in casserole dish. Stir to combine. Top with remaining Swiss and Parmesan cheese. Bake for 15 minutes.

Enjoy!

Chicken Artichoke Quinoa Casserole

Angela Sellari

Easy, simple and healthy Chicken Artichoke Quinoa Casserole is a wholesome recipe you can feel good about. This recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 184 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 lb chicken breast cut into 1-­inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon oil
• Salt and pepper
• 1 large jar marinated artichokes liquid reserved
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 1/2 cups Swiss cheese divided
• 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 9×9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a saucepan, heat water to boiling. Add quinoa and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Meanwhile, heat oil over medium­high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add to pan and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from pan.
• Heat butter in pan, stirring to remove any bits from the bottom. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add milk letting each addition fully incorporate prior to adding more. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup Swiss cheese and 1⁄2 cup Parmesan cheese.
• Combine chicken, quinoa, artichokes, 2 Tbsp brine from artichokes, 1⁄4 cup Swiss cheese and cheese sauce in casserole dish. Stir to combine. Top with remaining Swiss and Parmesan cheese. Bake for 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 17gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 92mgFiber: 2g

Keyword Chicken Artichoke Quinoa Casserole

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