Chicken and Quinoa Casserol Recipe

Name: Chicken and Quinoa Casserol
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cup water; 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 yellow bell pepper, diced; 8 oz mushrooms, sliced; 1 onion, chopped; 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved; 2 cup fresh baby spinach; 3 tbsp evoo; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 clove minced garlic; 1 black pepper to taste; 3 tbsp evoo

Servings: persons

2 cup water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
2 cup fresh baby spinach
3 tbsp evoo
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 clove minced garlic
1 black pepper to taste
3 tbsp evoo

1
Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2
Add quinoa and return to a boil.
3
Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until the water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes
4
Meanwhile cut up chicken into cubes.
5
Place cubes into pan with 1 T. evoo over medium heat and cook until done, about 10 minutes.
6
In another pan add 2 T. evoo and saute bell pepper, mushrooms, onion until tender, about 7 minutes add spinach and tomatoes and cook an additional 1-2 minutes.
7
Whisk lemon juice, 3 T. evoo, garlic and pepper in a bowl.
8
Add the quinoa, chicken, bell pepper, mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes into a serving dish.
9
Pour lemon mixture over and mix well.

246

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cup water, 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well, 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, 1 yellow bell pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Quinoa Casserol falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken and Quinoa Casserol

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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