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Creamy Chicken + Broccoli Casserole 🥦

Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil avocado oil, or grass-fed butter
  • sea salt and ground pepper to taste
  • 1 large head broccoli broken into bite-sized florets
  • 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup milk of choice
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or unsweetened coconut yogurt
  • 2 Tbsps fresh dill
  • 4 fresh garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees f. and lightly spritz or rub a baking dish with avocado oil or butter/ghee.
  • Place the water, quinoa, and oil/butter in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, then stir in your broccoli florets.
  • Cover the pan and continue to cook for about 5 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Transfer your cooked quinoa and broccoli to a large bowl. Season with sea salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Add in your cooked chicken, milk, yogurt, dill, and garlic.
  • Stir to combine, then transfer everything using a rubber spatula to your prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the top with the shredded cheese.
  • Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until nicely bubbly and golden on top.
  • Enjoy while hot!