Caprese Chicken Quinoa Bake

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This caprese chicken quinoa bake combines tender chicken, fluffy quinoa, juicy tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil in one easy casserole. Inspired by the classic flavors of Caprese salad, this baked dinner delivers a combination of savory chicken, melty cheese, and fresh tomatoes in a hearty meal that's both comforting and nutritious.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1

Servings: 10 servings

Course: dinner, lunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 342

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

3 small chicken breasts 4 cups chopped
1 1/4 cup dry quinoa
2 1/4 cup chicken broth
1 cup spinach
2 cups marinara sauce I used Victoria's jarred sauce
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
16 oz log mozzarella sliced
2 large beefsteak tomatoes sliced
fresh basil

Method

Preheat oven to 400F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Rinse quinoa, then transfer to saucepan, cooking according to package directions but using chicken broth instead of water.
While quinoa is cooking, cook your chicken. I always bake my chicken for 20 minutes at 400F for perfectly juicy breasts.
Once quinoa and chicken are cooked, lay the quinoa into bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish.
Sprinkle spinach on top. Then add cubed chicken on top.
Pour on sauce, then add salt, pepper, oregano, garlic powder, and parmesan cheese. Mix in casserole dish until well combined.
Add alternating slices of mozzarella and tomatoes to the top.
Bake for 30 minutes at 400F, then top with fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 31gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 1119mgPotassium: 755mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1438IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 309mgIron: 2mg

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