Chicken Alfredo Quinoa Casserole

Chicken Alfredo Quinoa Casserole
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    19

Embrace a delightful twist on a classic comfort food! This Chicken Alfredo Quinoa Casserole is a wholesome and flavorful dish that combines the goodness of quinoa with creamy Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, and a satisfyingly crunchy topping. Perfect for a family dinner or a comforting meal any day of the week.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    47 g
  • Cholesterol
    76 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    23 g
  • Saturated Fat
    15 g
  • Sodium
    1319 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    44 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

Heat sunflower oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook and stir until the onion is translucent and slightly tender, about 5 minutes.

02

Step
8 mins

Add quinoa and chicken bouillon to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until the quinoa is lightly toasted, approximately 5 to 8 minutes.

03

Step
10 mins

Pour water over the quinoa mixture and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes.

04

Step
5 mins

Stir in chopped fresh thyme and parsley into the quinoa mixture. Continue to simmer until all the water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat and fluff the quinoa with a fork.

05

Step
0 mins

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

06

Step
0 mins

Spread the cooked quinoa mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the drained chicken chunks over the quinoa layer.

07

Step
0 mins

Spoon Alfredo sauce and cream of chicken soup over the chicken layer. Distribute the butter pieces evenly over the top. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the shredded Italian cheese blend over the entire mixture.

08

Step
15 mins

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and stir the casserole gently, then flatten slightly with the back of a spoon or spatula. Top with crushed pita chips and the remaining 1/4 cup Italian cheese blend.

09

Step
15 mins

Return the casserole to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 15 minutes. Cool casserole for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese just before serving.

For a richer flavor, use homemade Alfredo sauce.
Feel free to substitute leftover rotisserie chicken or turkey for the canned chicken.
Add vegetables like broccoli florets, peas, or spinach for added nutrients and flavor.
For a gluten-free option, ensure your Alfredo sauce and cream of chicken soup are gluten-free, and use gluten-free pita chips.

Emory Gutmann

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 6 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Robyn Bernier

    This recipe is a game-changer! My kids actually ate quinoa without complaining.

  • Rebeka Bosco

    Easy to follow directions and a delicious, hearty meal. Thank you!

  • Abraham Mayer

    The pita chip topping adds the perfect amount of crunch. So good!

  • Mya Connelly

    Definitely a new family favorite. I've already made it twice this month!

  • Marta Walter

    I love how easy it is to customize with different veggies and proteins.

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