Quinoa Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Name: Quinoa Chicken Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 1 tbsp Italian seasoning; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise in half; 1 Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup quinoa flour (or wheat flour); 2 large eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 1/2 cup (or more to taste) marinara sauce, homemade or storebought; 1/4 cup basil leaves, chiffonade

Servings: persons

1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise in half
1 Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup quinoa flour (or wheat flour)
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cup (or more to taste) marinara sauce, homemade or storebought
1/4 cup basil leaves, chiffonade

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
3
In a large saucepan of 1 1/2 cups water, cook quinoa according to package instructions.
4
Stir in Italian seasoning.
5
Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
6
Working in batches, dredge chicken in flour, dip into eggs, then dredge in quinoa mixture, pressing to coat.
7
Place chicken onto the prepared baking sheet.
8
Place into oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
9
Top with cheeses and marinara.
10
Place into oven and bake until cheeses have melted, about 5 more minutes.
11
Serve immediately, garnished with basil, if desired.

286

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup uncooked quinoa, 1 tbsp Italian seasoning, 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise in half, 1 Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Chicken Parmesan 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.

Quinoa Chicken Parmesan

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