Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Quinoa Skillet

Name: Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Quinoa Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked quinoa; 1 can (540 mL) creamy mushroom soup; 1 1/2 cups French fried onions; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion salt; 3 tablespoons butter, ghee or olive oil; 2 chicken breasts, cubed; 2 cups chopped broccoli (fresh or frozen); 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar; Salt and pepper to taste; Nonstick olive oil spray

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Prep 10 min
Total 45 min
Servings 8

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A healthy new twist on chicken and broccoli casserole, this simple skillet is prepped on the stovetop in a cast-iron skillet, then baked until gooey and golden.

May 15, 2018

Ingredients

3 cups cooked quinoa
1 can (540 mL) creamy mushroom soup
1 1/2 cups French fried onions
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion salt
3 tablespoons butter, ghee or olive oil
2 chicken breasts, cubed
2 cups chopped broccoli (fresh or frozen)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
Salt and pepper to taste
Nonstick olive oil spray

Steps

1

Preheat oven to 350º F. In an 8 to 9-inch cast iron skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook all the way through. Transfer to a small bowl.
2

Spray skillet with nonstick olive oil spray, Toss quinoa, soup, 1 cup French fried onions, garlic powder and onion salt together in skillet. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add chicken and broccoli to top. Sprinkle with cheddar and remaining French fried onions.
3

Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until cheese is melted and begins to bubble around the edges. Serve immediately and enjoy!