Chicken Artichoke Quinoa Casserole

This dish, Chicken Artichoke Quinoa Casserole, is healthy, tasty, and full of protein, fiber, and nutrients. It has soft chicken, nutty quinoa, savory artichoke hearts, bright spinach, and gooey melted cheese all baked together.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound chicken breast, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can 14 ounces artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F 190C

In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil

Add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is cooked and broth is absorbed

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes

Remove chicken from skillet and set aside

In the same skillet, add diced onion and minced garlic

Cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes

Stir in chopped artichoke hearts and thawed spinach

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes

In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cooked chicken, onion mixture, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, dried thyme, salt, and pepper

Mix well

Transfer the mixture into a greased casserole dish

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly

Serve hot and enjoy