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    Creamy Chicken, Broccoli and Quinoa Casserole

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    You guessed it... another easy chicken weeknight meal. That's what happens when you buy a pack of chicken breasts from Costco. And right now, when it is so cold outside and literally on the verge of snow, nothing sounds more prefect that a bowl of creamy comfort food. So what happens when you have lots of chicken and craving comfort food? Creamy chicken, broccoli and quinoa casserole. Or in other words, the best casserole ever.

    Creamy Chicken, Broccoli and Quinoa Casserole: Nothing says comfort food better than a creamy chicken, broccoli and quinoa casserole made with fresh and healthy ingredients. | aheadofthyme.com

    This casserole is made with fresh, healthy ingredients. I know what you are thinking, how is it healthy if it has cheese? Well a little cheese never hurt no one! This casserole is healthy because it uses real, wholesome ingredients from scratch. That means no canned goop soup full of preservatives and ingredients that you have never heard of. Juicy chicken, fresh broccoli and superfood quinoa, how can you can say no to that? Seriously... how?

    Creamy Chicken, Broccoli and Quinoa Casserole: Nothing says comfort food better than a creamy chicken, broccoli and quinoa casserole made with fresh and healthy ingredients. | aheadofthyme.com

    Growing up Persian, I am no stranger to a stewy dish. However, baked casseroles weren't really on the menu. I cannot believe how much I was missing out. If you are like me, and are kind of new to the casserole game, there is no better place to start than with a classic chicken and broccoli casserole. And why not make it healthy with real ingredients while you are it?

    Creamy Chicken, Broccoli and Quinoa Casserole: Nothing says comfort food better than a creamy chicken, broccoli and quinoa casserole made with fresh and healthy ingredients. | aheadofthyme.com

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    Creamy Chicken, Broccoli and Quinoa Casserole


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    • Author: Sam | Ahead of Thyme
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 20 mins
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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    Nothing says comfort food better than a creamy chicken, broccoli and quinoa casserole made with fresh and healthy ingredients.


    Ingredients

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    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
    • salt and pepper, to taste
    • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • ½ onion, finely chopped
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • ¾ cup chicken or vegetable stock
    • ¾ cup milk or half and half cream
    • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
    • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
    • 2 cups cooked quinoa
    • ½ cup Greek yogurt
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ¼ cup Panko breadcrumbs

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square casserole dish.
    2. Season sliced chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
    3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook 3-4 minutes on each side, until browned. Set aside.
    4. On the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Scrape the brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Add onions and sauté for 1 minute. Add garlic and sauté for another minute or 2 until onions are soft and translucent.
    5. Add in flour and cook for 1 minute until lightly browned. Whisk in the chicken stock and milk. Bring to a boil and add parsley. Cook for 2 minutes, continuously whisking.
    6. Turn heat down to low, add broccoli and simmer covered for 3 minutes.
    7. Stir in quinoa, chicken, Greek yogurt, ¾ cup of the cheese, salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
    8. Spread mixture into the casserole dish. Bake for 12 minutes.
    9. Sprinkle the remaining cheese and the Panko bread crumbs on top. Bake for another 5 minutes until cheese in melted and top is lightly browned.
    • Category: Main
    • Cuisine: American

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    Creamy Chicken, Broccoli and Quinoa Casserole: Nothing says comfort food better than a creamy chicken, broccoli and quinoa casserole made with fresh and healthy ingredients. | aheadofthyme.com

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