How to Make Chicken Alfredo Quinoa Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Comfort food meets healthy eating with this delightful Chicken Alfredo Quinoa Casserole. Perfect for a cozy night in or a family gathering, this dish is sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Packed with protein, fiber, and flavor, it's a nutritious twist on a classic favorite.

At its core, this casserole is a creamy, decadent Alfredo sauce combined with tender quinoa and seasoned chicken. It's a dish that's both hearty and wholesome, making it perfect for a comforting meal that...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup sunflower seed oil
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 cups quinoa
  • 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 (5 ounce) cans chicken chunks, drained
  • 2 cups Alfredo sauce
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • ¼ cup butter, cut into small pieces
  • ¾ cup shredded Italian cheese blend, divided
  • 1 ½ cups crushed pita chips
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat sunflower oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add quinoa and chicken bouillon; cook, stirring frequently, until quinoa is toasted, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Pour water over quinoa mixture and bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir thyme and parsley into quinoa mixture and simmer until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and fluff quinoa with a fork.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread quinoa mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle chicken over quinoa. Spoon Alfredo sauce and cream of chicken soup over chicken layer; top with butter pieces. Sprinkle 1/2 cup Italian cheese blend over entire mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Stir mixture and flatten with the back of spoon or spatula; top with pita chips and remaining 1/4 cup Italian cheese blend. Bake until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Cool casserole for 5 minutes; top with Parmesan cheese.
  • Nutrition

    679 cal.

    • Total Fat: 44g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 76mg
    • Sodium: 1319mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 154mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 347mg