Broccoli Quinoa Casserole

Recipe from Damn Delicious

Yield: 8 servings

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes


Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
1 head broccoli, cut into florets and finely chopped
2 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1/3 cup panko
3 boneless, skinless thin-sliced chicken breasts
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/3 cup Greek yogurt


Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil an 9x13-inch baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.

In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook quinoa according to package instructions. Within the last 5 minutes of cooking time, add broccoli on top and steam until cooked through.

Heat 1 tablespoon olive in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add panko and cook, stirring, until browned and toasted, about 3 minutes; set aside.

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, to taste. Add to skillet and cook, flipping once, until cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Let cool before dicing into bite-size pieces; set aside.

Melt butter in the skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in quinoa, broccoli, chicken, 1 cup cheese and Greek yogurt; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Spread broccoli mixture into the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with remaining ½ cup cheese. Place into oven and bake until cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.

Sprinkle with panko if desired and serve immediately.