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Chicken Broccoli and Quinoa Casserole

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Chicken broccoli and quinoa casserole is a good first-dish to introduce your family to the delicious flavor and texture of quinoa. The sauce adds basil for freshness.

Chicken Broccoli Quinoa casserole on white plate with basil and sliced tomatoes on the side

If your exploration into the wonderful world of quinoa has just begun or you haven’t been able to get the kids to try it, Chicken Broccoli and Quinoa Casserole is a good baby-step. This recipe uses quinoa in place of rice and the sauce is a fresh departure from basic condensed soup, adding basil, lemon juice and curry powder to mayonnaise and Greek yogurt.

side view of casserole and tomatoes on a white plate

This was the first dish I tried out of Quinoa 365. I changed up the original recipe with the addition of peas and shallots and I added milk to the sauce to make it a bit more creamy.  My family thought it was a great comfort food selection and I like it because you can modify it even more to suit your taste. It would be delicious with added mushrooms or you can substitute the broccoli with zucchini.

Casserole on a white plate with basil and sliced tomatoes on the side

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5 from 3 votes

Chicken Broccoli Quinoa Casserole

Course Casserole
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 624
Author Good Dinner Mom

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 shallot cloves, diced
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup mayonnaise*
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon minced fresh basil, or a pinch of dried basil
  • *You can substitute 1 cup of condensed cream of mushroom soup for the mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly grease a large casserole dish (3.5L) or spray with cooking oil.
  • Bring 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cover, reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Turn the heat off and leave the covered saucepan on the burner for another 6 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cool. Evenly spread the cooked quinoa over the bottom of the casserole. Set aside.
  • Cook 3 cups broccoli in a steamer or medium saucepan until just tender or al dente. Place the broccoli in a medium bowl. Add ½ cup peas to the broccoli.
  • Heat 2 Tablespoons oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Brown 2 chicken breasts until cooked and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from the pan, leaving the juices/oil still in the pan and cut into bite size pieces. Add 2 diced shallot and sauté until clear. Add the chicken back in and just toss until mixed.
  • Add the chicken to the broccoli and peas.
  • In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 cup mayonnaise, ⅓ cup milk, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons mustard, 1 teaspoon curry powder and ½ teaspoon basil in a medium bowl and mix well. Add more milk if you want the sauce a bit thinner. Add the sauce to the broccoli, peas and chicken mixture. Stir until mixed well. Spread this mixture over the quinoa. Sprinkle 1 cup cheddar cheese on top.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake on the center oven rack for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Broccoli Quinoa Casserole
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 624 Calories from Fat 396
% Daily Value*
Fat 44g68%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 19g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 86mg29%
Sodium 505mg22%
Potassium 738mg21%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 31g62%
Vitamin A 644IU13%
Vitamin C 48mg58%
Calcium 240mg24%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Adapted from Quinoa 365 The Everyday Superfood

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  1. shannon p says

    April 1, 2022 at 10:13 AM

    5 stars
    I made this recipe exactly as written. SO cheesy good. The quinoa maintains a slight crunch and the broccoli is such a fresh addition. My new go-to quinoa recipe.

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  2. momof3 says

    April 1, 2022 at 10:08 AM

    5 stars
    This is a great kid-friendly quinoa recipe! We have made it several times and love it! One of my kids doesn’t like broccoli but he loves this.

    Reply
  3. susan says

    April 1, 2022 at 10:05 AM

    5 stars
    I made last night for the first time and really enjoyed it. I added about 1/2 cup of diced red onion and one large clove of garlic. Looking forward to leftovers for lunch.

    Reply
  4. Leanne says

    June 21, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    Making it right now. Will review when the fam eats at 530pm. Looks delicious…subbed in the mushroom soup. BTW cheese missing from recipe ingredients

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    • Sally says

      June 21, 2013 at 2:23 PM

      Leanne,
      Can’t wait to hear what you all think! Thanks for the heads up, I’ve gone in and added the cheese to ingredient list.

      Reply
  5. Kim says

    May 20, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    Loved this recipe!! I am now a quinoa enthusiast! I added mushrooms and garlic in place of curry. Hubby was impressed, too!! Great presentation. Bonus, I have leftovers for tomorrow!

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    • Sally says

      May 21, 2013 at 9:35 AM

      Thanks Kim! I was wondering how it would be with mushrooms! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  6. Kim Cloward says

    May 18, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    This sounds amazing! I’m thinking that this will be my Monday dinner!

    Reply
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