Description
High Protein Chicken Casserole offers a quick, nutritious, high‑protein dinner that blends shredded chicken, quinoa, broccoli, bell peppers, and cheese. Perfect for meal‑prep, each serving delivers about 30 g protein, balanced carbs, and comforting flavor, making it a top choice for active families seeking easy, tasty meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl combine chicken, quinoa, broccoli, bell peppers, half the cheese, broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake 25‑30 minutes until bubbly and cheese is golden.
- Cool briefly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor
- add smoked paprika or a pinch of red pepper flakes. Leftovers reheat well in microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: High Protein
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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