Cheesy Broccoli Chicken & Quinoa Bake

8 Servings

Ingredients:
1c quinoa
2c chicken broth, low sodium (homemade is best)
2c boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked & diced
2c broccoli fresh or frozen, chopped
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
3 Tbsp water
1c skim milk
1/2c Gruyere cheese
1/3c Parmesan cheese
black pepper to taste

Directions:
1. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium sauce pan. Add the quinoa, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. In a 3 quart casserole dish combine the cooked quinoa, cooked chicken and chopped broccoli (thaw if using frozen).
3. In a small bowl make a slurry with the 2 Tbsp of flour and 3 Tbsp of water. Whisk it until all the lumps are gone and mixture is smooth.
4. In a small sauce pan, very slowly bring the milk to a boil. Milk can burn in the pan easily so make sure you stir it frequently and increase heat slowly. Once the milk is boiling, whisk in the flour slurry. Whisk the milk and flour mixture until it thickens.
5. Remove milk from the heat and stir in both cheeses until blended.
6. Pour milk and cheese mixture over the quinoa, chicken and broccoli. Stir until evenly coated.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes

Nutrition Per Serving:
Calories 168; Total Fat 4.9g; Saturated Fat 2.2g; Sodium 104mg; Carbohydrates 10g; Protein 20g

Add ins or Substitutions:

Cooked shredded beef, pork or salmon; tofu; onions; zucchini; cauliflower; brie; mozzarella; Swiss cheese