Broccoli Quinoa Casserole

Name: Broccoli Quinoa Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 1 head broccoli; 2 tablespoon olive oil; ⅓ cup Panko*; 3 boneless; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups 2% milk; 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese; ⅓ cup Greek yogurt

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
8 servings

Broccoli Quinoa Casserole

Iris Warren

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Healthy, cheesy comfort food without any of the guilt!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup quinoa
1 head broccoli cut into florets and finely chopped
2 tablespoon olive oil divided
⅓ cup Panko*
3 boneless skinless thin-sliced chicken breasts
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
⅓ cup Greek yogurt

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil an 9×13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook quinoa according to package instructions. Within the last 5 minutes of cooking time, add broccoli on top and steam until cooked through.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add Panko and cook, stirring, until browned and toasted, about 3 minutes; set aside.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, to taste. Add to skillet and cook, flipping once, until cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Let cool before dicing into bite-size pieces; set aside.
Melt butter in the skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in quinoa, broccoli, chicken, 1 cup cheese and Greek yogurt; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Spread broccoli mixture into the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Place into oven and bake until cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
Serve immediately, sprinkled with Panko, if desired.

Notes

*Panko is a Japanese-style breadcrumb and can be found in the Asian section of your local grocery store.
*Panko is a Japanese-style breadcrumb and can be found in the Asian section of your local grocery store.