Quinoa Chicken Broccoli Casserole is an incredibly healthy meal that the whole family would love. Quinoa, Chicken, Broccoli topped with cheese cooked slowly in a slow cooker.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 4 hourshours
Total Time 4 hourshours10 minutesminutes
Servings 4people
Calories 592kcal
Ingredients
1.5cupQuinoa
1poundBoneless Chicken Breastcut into bite-sized pieces
1Red Bell Pepperchopped
128 Ozcrushed tomato
1 MediumOnionchopped
1TablespoonGarlicMinced
1TablespoonOlive Oil(See note)
3TablespoonTaco Seasoning
2CupsChicken Stock
2CupsBroccoliCut in to florets
1CupCheddar CheeseMore for serving
Salt and Pepper to taste
Fresh Cilantro Leaves
Instructions
Start with Sauteeing Chopped Onion and Garlic in Olive Oil in a Pan until fragrant.
Add Quinoa, Chicken, Red Bell Pepper, Tomatoes, Sauteed Onion and garlic, Taco Seasoning, Salt, Pepper to the Slow Cooker.
Pour in Chicken Stock. Mix everything well. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 8 hours.
30 minutes before the finishing time, add Broccoli and half of the Cheese to the Slow cooker. Mix Well.
Sprinkle rest of the cheese on top and Let it cook on high for another 30 minutes or until the cheese melts.
Garnish with fresh Coriander leaves and Sprinkle more cheese while serving.
Notes
If you don't want to Sautee Onion and garlic in Olive oil, then add chopped Onion and Garlic directly to the Slow Cooker. No need of adding Olive Oil to it.