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Creamy Chicken Broccoli Casserole

URL: https://www.cookingclassy.com/creamy-broccoli-chicken-quinoa-casserole/

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
  • 12 oz broccoli florets (about 4 cups), diced and steamed just until tender
  • 1 ½ cups dry quinoa
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 ½ Tbsp butter
  • 1 ½ Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion (about 1 medium onion)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • ¼ tsp dried thyme
  • to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 oz finely shredded parmesan cheese, divided (about 1 cup slightly packed)
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)

Instructions

  1. 1. Cook quinoa according to directions using chicken broth instead of water.
  2. 2. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  3. 3. In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil and sauté onion until soft.
  4. 4. Add garlic and flour, cooking for 1 minute while stirring.
  5. 5. Gradually whisk in milk, then add thyme and season with salt and pepper.
  6. 6. Cook until thickened, then remove from heat and stir in half of the parmesan, sour cream, lemon juice, and parsley.
  7. 7. Butter a 13 by 9-inch baking dish and layer half of the cooked quinoa.
  8. 8. Spread steamed broccoli over the quinoa, followed by chicken and the remaining quinoa.
  9. 9. Pour the white sauce over the top and sprinkle with remaining parmesan.
  10. 10. Bake for 25 minutes and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8
Calories
406
Total fat
18g
Total carbohydrates
32g
Total protein
30g
Sodium
406mg
Cholesterol
75mg

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