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Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

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This creamy chicken quinoa and broccoli casserole is a wholesome, comforting dish made with tender chicken, fluffy quinoa, crisp broccoli, and a homemade creamy sauce. It’s easy to prepare, packed with protein, and perfect for family dinners or meal prep.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Ingredients

  • 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup 2% milk, divided
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 cups water, divided
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons all-purpose seasoning (or mild seasoning blend)
  • 1/4 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (or similar melting cheese)
  • 3 cups fresh broccoli florets

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a saucepan, bring chicken broth and 1/2 cup milk to a low boil. In a separate bowl, whisk remaining 1/2 cup milk with poultry seasoning and flour until smooth.
  3. Whisk the flour mixture into the boiling broth, stirring until smooth and creamy.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the prepared sauce, 1 cup water, and rinsed quinoa. Pour into the greased baking dish.
  5. Slice chicken breasts into thin strips and lay them over the quinoa mixture. Sprinkle chicken with all-purpose seasoning.
  6. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, blanch broccoli in boiling water for 1 minute until bright green, then rinse with cold water and set aside.
  8. After 30 minutes, remove casserole from oven and stir gently. If too liquidy, bake an additional 10–15 minutes until quinoa is fully cooked and mixture is thickened.
  9. Stir in broccoli and up to 1 cup of water if needed to reach desired creaminess. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake for another 5 minutes, until cheese is melted.
  10. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
  • Replace Gruyère with cheddar, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack for variety.
  • Frozen broccoli can be used but should be thawed and well drained.
  • For freezer prep, assemble the casserole without broccoli and freeze before baking.
  • Bake longer if casserole is still liquidy after 30 minutes—ovens vary.

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