Name: Caprese Chicken & Quinoa Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Simple Truth Organic Quinoa (uncooked, rinsed); 3 cups chicken (cooked and shredded); 2 cups Kettle & Fire Organic Chicken Broth; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 red pepper (diced); 1 small onion (chopped); 1 cup fresh or frozen spinach (chopped); 2 cups Simple Truth Organic Crushed Tomatoes; 1 tsp. Selina Naturally Celtic Salt (or more if needed); 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded); 1/3 cup parmesan cheese; 1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved); 1 cup fresh basil (chopped)

This Caprese chicken casserole is a warm and breezy blend of comfort and freshness. The classic Caprese combination of juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and bright, herbaceous basil mingle with shredded chicken and hearty quinoa for a satisfying dish that’s sure to become a family favorite. It’s the perfect healthy comfort food!

Chicken Caprese & Quinoa Casserole in Ceramic Casserole Dish Surrounded by Cherry Tomatoes on the Vine

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Caprese Chicken & Quinoa Casserole

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 352 kcal

Author Oana Ennis

Ingredients

1 cup Simple Truth Organic Quinoa uncooked, rinsed
3 cups chicken cooked and shredded
2 cups Kettle & Fire Organic Chicken Broth
3 cloves garlic minced
1 red pepper diced
1 small onion chopped
1 cup fresh or frozen spinach chopped
2 cups Simple Truth Organic Crushed Tomatoes
1 tsp. Selina Naturally Celtic Salt or more if needed
2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
1 cup fresh basil chopped

Instructions

Preheat the oven at 375 degrees F.
In saucepan, combine quinoa and chicken broth and bring to boil. Cover saucepan, lower heat and simmer about 15 minutes. Let it cool 5 minutes and then fluff with fork.
In large bowl, add shredded chicken, garlic, pepper, onion, spinach, crushed tomatoes, salt, parmesan cheese and half the mozzarella cheese. Mix all ingredients together until incorporated. Add cooked quinoa and mix well.
Into 9x13-inch casserole dish, pour chicken-quinoa mixture. Top with cherry tomatoes and other half of the mozzarella cheese. Bake about 20 minutes.
Top with fresh basil and serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers in airtight container.