Chicken and Quinoa Casserole

Chicken and Quinoa Casserole

Kathleen DeLuca
Look out! This casserole could potentially be addictive. It’s super tasty and will quickly be a new favorite!
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Comfort Food
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 489 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa rinsed
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 red bell peppers chopped
  • 1 lb. chicken breast chopped
  • ½ cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp. tamari or soy sauce
  • ½ tbsp. fresh ginger minced
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 1 cup cashew nuts

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Place the quinoa into a casserole dish and top it with the onion and bell peppers. Next add the chicken on top.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the hoisin sauce, garlic, tamari, ginger, and 1 cup of water. Pour the sauce over the chicken and quinoa.
  • Place the casserole dish into the oven, cover and bake for about 45 minutes. Add the cashews and bake for a further 10 minutes.
  • Once ready, let everything sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Keyword Cashews, casserole, Chicken, garlic, quiona