Description
High Protein Chicken Casserole is a hearty, protein‑rich bake perfect for meal prep. Combining diced chicken, fluffy quinoa, broccoli, bell peppers, and shredded cheese, it’s bound with savory chicken broth and seasoned with garlic and onion powders. Each serving offers about 30 g of protein, low fat, and satisfying flavor, making it an ideal choice for fitness‑focused families seeking a quick, nutritious dinner. Make the casserole on the weekend, portion it out, and have a meal all week go now!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 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 the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl combine chicken, quinoa, broccoli, bell peppers, half the cheese, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 25‑30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly cooked chicken and dry broccoli florets before mixing. Store leftovers in airtight containers
- refrigerate up to four days or freeze for three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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