Quinoa With Broccoli And Chicken Recipes

CHEESY BROCCOLI QUINOA

Steps:

• Combine broccoli, broth, and quinoa in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the saucepan, and cook at a simmer until the broth has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Stir Cheddar cheese into the quinoa, replace the lid, and set aside until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper.

CREAMY CHICKEN QUINOA AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and generously grease a 9×13 baking dish (seriously, be generous because it really, really sticks to the sides). Bring the chicken broth and 1/2 cup milk to a low boil in a saucepan. Whisk the other 1/2 cup milk with the poultry seasoning and flour; add the mixture to the boiling liquid and whisk until a smooth creamy sauce forms.
• In a large bowl, mix the sauce from step one, one cup water, quinoa, and bacon and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and lay the chicken breasts strips over the top of the quinoa mixture. Sprinkle with the seasoning. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
• While the casserole is in the oven, place the broccoli in boiling water for 1 minute until it turns bright green and then run under cold water. Set aside.
• Remove the casserole from the oven, check the mixture by stirring it around in the pan, and if needed, bake for an additional 10-15 minutes to get the right consistency. When the quinoa and chicken are cooked and the sauce is thickened, add the broccoli and a little bit of water (up to one cup) until the consistency is creamy and smooth and you can stir it up easily in the pan. Top with the cheese and bake for 5 minutes, or just long enough to melt the cheese.

CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND QUINOA CASSEROLE RECIPE

Steps:

• Place rack in center of oven then preheat to 350 degrees. Coat a 9" x 13" casserole dish with cooking spray then set aside. Add uncooked quinoa, water and ½ tsp salt to a medium saucepan then place over high heat. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover and then let simmer for 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
• Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place chicken in prepared casserole dish. Bake for 18-20 minutes while the quinoa is simmering. Remove from oven and set aside to cool slightly.
• Place a large skillet with high sides over medium heat and melt butter. Add onions and ¼ tsp salt then cook for 3-4 minutes, until the onions become translucent.
• Add flour, stir until dissolved then cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk and stir until no lumps of flour remain. Stir in garlic powder and paprika then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add shredded cheese and Parmesan cheese in increments, stirring after each addition until completely melted before adding the next. When the cheese is incorporated and the sauce is smooth, remove from heat then stir in the quinoa and chopped broccoli.
• Transfer chicken breasts to a cutting board and dice or shred into bite-sized pieces then fold chicken into broccoli-quinoa mixture. (Chicken may be ever-so-slightly undercooked at this point, but don't worry, it will finish cooking in the oven.) Remove any liquid from casserole dish and re-coat with cooking spray.
• Transfer mixture back into casserole dish and bake 35-45 minutes until hot and bubbly. Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes before serving.

QUINOA, BROCCOLI, AND CHICKEN BOWL

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pot over medium heat. Add quinoa and 2 cloves of garlic; cook and stir until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth.
• Reduce heat to low, cover, and let quinoa cook until no liquid remains, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a skillet over medium heat. Mix chicken, remaining garlic, chicken base, and vegetable base together in a bowl. Add mixture to the hot oil in the skillet and cook until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Place broccoli and butter into a microwave-safe bowl; add just enough water to cover the bottom of the bowl. Cover and steam in the microwave until tender, about 8 minutes. Combine chicken mixture and broccoli with the quinoa until well mixed.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN QUINOA BOWL WITH BROCCOLI AND TOMATO

Steps:

• Slice the chicken breast into 1-inch chunks and add to a gallon freezer bag. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, oregano and salt and pepper then add to the bag, seal, and marinade for at least 30 minutes up to overnight.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the broccoli and tomatoes to the pan with more olive oil if needed, and warm through.
• Meanwhile, cook the quinoa. Rinse it in a fine mesh strainer under cold water first. Bring a sauce pan of water to a boil over high heat, then add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and the quinoa. Boil it like pasta, until al dente, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, fluff with a fork, and return the quinoa to the pot, cover with a kitchen towel, then a lid and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
• To assemble the bowls, divide the quinoa between the bowls and top each with half of the chicken and vegetable mixture. Season with more kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and drizzle with more olive oil if you'd like. Sprinkle with feta cheese crumbles and serve.

QUINOA WITH BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• Cook quinoa according to directions with bouillon and red pepper flakes
• Mix all ingredients with hot quinoa, make sure the laughing cow melts well, bake in sprayed pan at 350 for 30 minutes