Cheesy Caprese Chicken and Quinoa Casserole
This super flavorful Cheesy Caprese Chicken and Quinoa Casserole is the perfect weeknight meal that is hearty, full of flavor and sure to please the entire family!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 cups diced rotisserie chicken or any other cooked chicken
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup half and half
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper this is optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- Handful fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- To make quinoa, rinse and soak for about 10 minutes in warm water. Bring 2 cups of chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan, drain quinoa and add to boiling broth. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer, cooking for about 12 to 15 minutes. Turn heat off and allow quinoa to sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork; set aside.
- To make the sauce, combine crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and balsamic vinegar in a saucepan on medium heat and bring to a simmer. Add half and half, crushed red pepper and salt/pepper and continue cooking until heated through.
- In a large bowl, mix together chopped chicken, quinoa, Parmesan cheese and a 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, then add sauce to quinoa mixture; mixing well.
- Pour quinoa mixture into a prepared 9x13 baking dish and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and tomatoes.
- Bake in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and casserole is heated through. Top with fresh basil, serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 11/4 cups | Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.2g | Protein: 31.3g | Fat: 10.5g | Saturated Fat: 4.3g | Sodium: 759.9mg | Fiber: 4.8g | Sugar: 2.5g