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!
🍅🔥 Cheesy Chicken & Quinoa Bake 🧀🍗
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
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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.
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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.
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Prepare the Chicken
Cut the Chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Season with Salt, Pepper, and your favorite herbs.
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Cook in a skillet with a little Olive Oil for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
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Make the Tomato Sauce
Heat 1 TS Olive Oil in a skillet.
Sauté the Onion until soft, then add the Garlic.
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Pour in the chopped Tomatoes.
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And season with Oregano, Salt, Pepper and your favorite herbs.
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Simmer for 10–15 minutes until the Sauce thickens.
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Combine
In a large bowl, mix the cooked Quinoa, Chicken, and Tomato Sauce together.
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Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and level it out.
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Sprinkle the Cheese evenly on top.
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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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