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🍅🔥 Cheesy Chicken & Quinoa Bake 🧀🍗

Total Time: 45 mins Difficulty: Intermediate
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A wholesome and comforting dish packed with lean chicken, fluffy quinoa, and a rich homemade tomato sauce—topped with gooey, melted cheese. This high-protein, flavor-packed bake is the perfect balance of healthy and satisfying. Whether you’re meal-prepping or serving a warm family dinner, this dish hits the spot every time!

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 35 mins Total Time 45 mins
Cooking Temp: 180  C

Description

A wholesome and comforting dish packed with lean chicken, fluffy quinoa, and a rich homemade tomato sauce—topped with gooey, melted cheese. This high-protein, flavor-packed bake is the perfect balance of healthy and satisfying. Whether you're meal-prepping or serving a warm family dinner, this dish hits the spot every time!

Ingredients

For the Chicken & Quinoa:

For the Tomato Sauce:

For Baking:

Instructions

  1. Cook the Quinoa

    Rinse Quinoa thoroughly under running Water.
    Place it in a pot with double the amount of Water (e.g. 360 ml). Add a pinch of Salt.

  1. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until the Water is absorbed.
    Cover and let rest for 5 minutes.

  1. Prepare the Chicken

    Cut the Chicken into bite-sized pieces.
    Season with Salt, Pepper, and your favorite herbs.

  1. Cook in a skillet with a little Olive Oil for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through.

  1. Make the Tomato Sauce

    Heat 1 TS Olive Oil in a skillet.
    Sauté the Onion until soft, then add the Garlic.

  1. Pour in the chopped Tomatoes.

  1. And season with Oregano, Salt, Pepper and your favorite herbs.

  1. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until the Sauce thickens.

  1. Combine

    In a large bowl, mix the cooked Quinoa, Chicken, and Tomato Sauce together.

  1. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and level it out.

  1. Sprinkle the Cheese evenly on top.

  1. Bake

    Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 15–20 minutes, until the Cheese is melted and lightly golden.

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