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Chicken parmesan quinoa casserole

Chicken parmesan quinoa casserole

By Grace Van Heerden
20’ Prep time
60’ Cook time
80’ Total time
552 Calories
4 Serving

Summary

Chicken parmesan quinoa casserole is exactly what you and the fam need for dinner! juicy, cheesy chicken parmesan on top of a quinoa marinara base that’s packed with protein (57g per serving!) and veggies. this recipe has been made and loved by thousands of our readers over the years ❤️
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Step by Step

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 375ºF and spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
Step 2
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Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium/high heat. Add the onion to the skillet and season with ¼ teaspoon of salt. Saute for 1-2 minutes. Add the green pepper, mushrooms, and garlic to the pan. Turn the heat to medium, and add ½ teaspoon more of salt, and 1 tablespoon of Tuscan seasoning. Saute for an additional 5-7 minutes. Remove from the heat.
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Step 3

Add the quinoa and the vegetables to the casserole dish and toss to combine. Then, add the marinara sauce, broth, and the remaining salt. Toss again. Wipe the edges of the casserole dish so that the edges don’t burn.
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Step 4

Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
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Step 5

While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the chicken. Mix the flour, shredded parmesan, garlic powder, and black pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Then, crack an egg into a separate bowl and whisk.
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Step 6

Dredge the chicken through the egg. Allow any excess egg to drip from the chicken breast.
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Step 7

Dredge the chicken through the parmesan mixture. Pat the flour and cheese onto the chicken until coated. Repeat until all chicken breasts are coated. Depending on the size of the chicken breasts, you may have to add more flour or cheese to the bowl.
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Step 8

After 30 minutes, remove the dish from the oven and stir the quinoa mixture. Transfer the chicken to the top of the quinoa and cover. Bake for an additional 20 minutes.
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Step 9

Uncover the baking dish and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or the chicken is golden brown and the internal temperature temperature of the chicken is 165ºF
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Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips and Warnings

  • This recipe was updated in October 2024. The original recipe (HERE) skips pre-cooking all the vegetables in the skillet. Feel free to skip that step if you want less dishes. We suggest pre-cooking the vegetables because it adds a ton of flavor and depth to the recipe.
  • Cook-time may vary depending on the oven.

Ingredient

  • Large egg
    Large egg
    1
  • All-purpose flour
    All-purpose flour
    369.67 ml
  • Chicken broth
    Chicken broth
    236.59 ml
  • Olive oil
    Olive oil
    29.57 ml
  • Garlic powder
    Garlic powder
    123.22 ml
  • Large yellow onion
    Large yellow onion
    0.5
  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    6.8 kg
  • Freshly ground pepper
    Freshly ground pepper
    2.46 ml
  • Italian seasoning
    Italian seasoning
    14.79 ml
  • Marinara sauce
    Marinara sauce
    709.76 ml
  • Medium green pepper
    Medium green pepper
    1
  • Sea salt
    Sea salt
    73.93 ml
  • Shredded parmesan cheese
    Shredded parmesan cheese
    3548.82 ml
  • White mushrooms
    White mushrooms
    226.8 g
  • White quinoa
    White quinoa
    236.59 ml
  • Garlic
    Garlic
    3 pcs
  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    Boneless, skinless chicken breasts

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