Cheesy Caprese Chicken & Quinoa Casserole


 

Want to know the best way to your man’s heart ??

Yep.  This cheesy full-of-yummy-comforting-goodness casserole dish filled with rotisserie chicken, quinoa, fresh tomatoes and basil.  I’ve always loved caprese dishes….the combination of mozzarella, tomatoes and basil is pure HEAVEN in my book and I figured it was absolutely necessary that they be thrown into a cheesy casserole.

I wanted this dish to be hearty enough for my hubby’s tastes while still being relatively healthy.  I used rotisserie chicken because, well duh, rotisserie chicken always has SO much flavor plus it really makes preparing this dish quick and simple.  You could of course cook up some chicken breasts to use, but this just makes things a little easier and I am all about convenience these days.  I also used quinoa rather than pasta which not only adds more nutritional value to the overall dish, but the quinoa soaks up the sauce so perfectly I actually prefer it over pasta!  Oh and speaking of the sauce – um you guys this is legit.  I mean it’s creamy, tomatoey, has just the perfect amount of heat with the added crushed red pepper and when tossed together with the cheese and fresh basil, it’s quite literally awesome-sauce.



I’m kind of obsessed with casserole dishes because you can easily throw everything into one pan, toss it in the oven and boom, you have a delicious dinner along with a bunch of leftovers for the week!  This recipe makes a TON, but heating it up the next day is just as delicious (if not better!) – trust me on this.  This casserole also freezes really well too.  Just let everything cool completely, cover tightly with plastic wrap then cover again with foil.  Then when you’re ready to bake it, just top with tomatoes and pop it in the oven.  Your family will thank you!


Cheesy Caprese Chicken & Quinoa Casserole Recipe

Serves: 6 Servings
Ingredients
  • 3 cups diced rotisserie chicken (or any other cooked chicken)
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup half and half
  • ¼ to ½ tsp. crushed red pepper (this is optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • Handful fresh basil, chopped 
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Pasta – it’s what’s for dinner A LOT around here. I love to make pasta dishes that incorporate meat, veggies and noodles because it’s a complete meal without a ton of work. I recently tried out this Tuscan chicken pasta recipe, which was a hit with both the kids and adults alike!


This Tuscan chicken pasta is a mixture of chicken, mushrooms, kale and tomatoes, all sauteed and served over creamy pasta. I use cut up chicken breast, although thighs would also work. I prefer to add the tomatoes at the very end so that they’re just lightly cooked and still fresh tasting. While I used Tuscan (also known as dinosaur) kale here, regular curly kale also works great. You could even swap out the veggies for others that you have on hand, zucchini would be a great addition.


Tuscan Chicken Pasta Recipe

 

This recipe for Tuscan chicken pasta is creamy pasta with seared chicken, tomatoes, kale and mushrooms. An easy and hearty dinner that's ready in no time!
Course : Main Course
Cuisine : Italian
Prep Time : 10 minutes
Cook Time : 20 minutes
Total Time : 30 minutes
Servings : 4 servings
Calories : 725 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided use
  • 1 1/2 cups seeded and diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 2 cups of kale leaves coarsely chopped
  • 10 ounces linguine pasta other long pasta varieties will also work
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Chicken with Feta Cheese Sauce has long been a crowd-pleaser at my house. It’s not super fancy food, and it’s not complicated to make, but it’s always a hit. 

There are only so many ways you can excite people about chicken, but this Chicken with Feta Cheese Sauce recipe is one of them! That savory, luscious feta cheese sauce steals the show here – with good reason.


Now I’ve been known to make extra of this feta cheese sauce just to eat it by itself or toss it with an assortment of leftovers, but it definitely shines when poured over the chicken breasts. You can make the sauce ahead of time if you’re in a time crunch. Simply reheat when ready to serve. 

Chicken with Feta Cheese Sauce Recipe

 Serves : 4

Ingredients
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 cup feta cheese
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Serves 4 | Prep Time: 10 Minutes | Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Ingredients:
  • l lb salmon fillet
  • Salt
  • Ground black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • Sliced lemons
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Sometimes I don’t have a plan whatsoever for what I’m going to cook. I use it as an opportunity to use up veggies and random items in my pantry, and live up to my “trial and eater” name.

Anyway, quinoa cooking and casserole dish prepped, I try to open the vodka sauce. I’m telling you, I tried. I banged the top against the counter. I used those grippy things. Ran the lid under hot water. It would.not.open. I think that was the universe telling me to give.it.up.


What I DO know is that this quinoa casserole tasted much better than I imagine my original idea would.

Either way, I recommend pre-roasting the butternut squash and then tossing the quinoa and vegetables together to bake. You can do that on the stove-top like this recipe, or oven-roast like this. Either way should take you about 15 minutes.

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Butternut Squash Quinoa Casserole Recipe

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 355 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa + 2 cups water (3 cups cooked)
  • 2 cups corn
  • 1 15 oz can black beans (a little more than a cup), drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 lime , juiced
  • salt and pepper , to taste
  • 1 tomato (chopped)
  • 1 avocado (diced)
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese (non-dairy cheese if vegan)
  • Salsa or hot sauce (optional, for serving)
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