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Quinoa Chicken Broccoli Casserole

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 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 592kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cup Quinoa
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1 28 Oz crushed tomato
  • 1 Medium Onion chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic Minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil (See note)
  • 3 Tablespoon Taco Seasoning
  • 2 Cups Chicken Stock
  • 2 Cups Broccoli Cut in to florets
  • 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese More 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. 

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 592kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 1177mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1650IU | Vitamin C: 83.4mg | Calcium: 274mg | Iron: 4.4mg