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.
Chicken Artichoke Quinoa Casserole
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
Directions:
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.
Enjoy!
If you like this casserole, you might also enjoy these recipes for Tangy Beef and Noodle Casserole and One Pot Loaded Veggie Pasta.
Chicken Artichoke Quinoa Casserole
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
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 9x9 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.
Brenda Haines says
August 30, 2015 at 1:30 PMThis would be perfect to make for my mom when my mom comes over. Thanks!
Sarah Bailey says
August 30, 2015 at 3:15 PMThis sounds amazing, what a delicious sounding meal. x
Lois Alter Mark says
August 30, 2015 at 3:36 PMWow, that looks amazing! Such a great combination of delicious ingredients!
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
August 30, 2015 at 4:09 PMIt sounds very easy to make. My brother really likes artichokes, I bet he’d enjoy this.
Kathryn Doherty says
August 30, 2015 at 8:24 PMSounds delicious! I love an easy, creamy weeknight casserole – and love all the flavors here! Thanks for sharing!
Amber NElson says
August 30, 2015 at 9:04 PMThat looks so amazing. I would love to make this in the fall.
Amanda Ripsam says
August 30, 2015 at 10:35 PMI bet chicken artichoke would a hit at church potlucks
Rosey says
August 31, 2015 at 9:22 AMI like casseroles because they’re hearty, filling and have easy clean up too! This one sounds great.
Cathy says
August 31, 2015 at 10:01 AMOh yum!! Wow! This is mouthwatering amazing! I would love for you to share this at my party Making Memories Mondays that is going on now! Hope to see you there! 🙂
Cathy
Melissa says
September 2, 2015 at 7:45 PMPopping over from the link up. This looks delicious!! Adding it to next week’s menu. Thanks for sharing!
Julie Wood says
September 8, 2015 at 9:05 AMThis is a very healthy meal! I like how easy and fun it is to make, and I have most of the ingredients to make these. Thanks for sharing such a healthy recipe that I can make for my family!
Michelle James says
September 8, 2015 at 9:30 PMI love to try to mix quinoa into meals too but my husband doesn’t like it that much so it is difficult. This looks yummy! Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
M.Clark says
September 21, 2015 at 1:16 AMChicken and artichoke are a nice combination. Quinoa in a casserole instead of noodles or rice is different, and much healthier I’m sure. This looks delicious, I am looking forward to giving it a try.
Rosie says
November 12, 2015 at 12:40 PMoooh I’m always looking for yummy recipes with quinoa – this is he best yet! I love the healthy ingredients and sounds totally delish – I like the idea of using Swiss, too!
Terri S says
October 21, 2017 at 9:48 PMOh I love artichokes! This sounds incredible!Thank yiu for sharing the recipe with us.