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Chicken Quinoa Bake on Kids Plate
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4.72 from 7 votes

Chicken and Quinoa Bake

Quinoa, chicken and vegetables cooked in a creamy tomato sauce and topped with cheese.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Western
Servings: 6
Calories: 379kcal
Author: Amy

Equipment

  • Large frying pan
  • Baking Dish

Ingredients

  • 175g (1 cup) Quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 1 Celery Stalk finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic minced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper (Capsicum) finely chopped
  • 500g (2 cups) Passata
  • ½ teaspoon Italian Mixed Dried Herbs
  • 100g (½ cup) Cream Cheese
  • 250g (2 cups) Cooked Shredded Chicken
  • 135g (1 cup) Frozen peas
  • 50g (½ cup) Cheddar Cheese grated
  • 50g (½ cup) Mozzarella grated

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 170c / 350F/ Gas 3
  • Cook the quinoa according to the pack instructions and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan over medium/high heat. Add the onion and celery, reduce the heat and cook until softened. (around 4 mins)
  • Add the garlic and bell pepper (capsicum) and cook for a further 2 mins.
  • Add the passata, cream cheese and herbs, stir until the cheese is dissolved and then allow to simmer for 5 mins. Taste and season accordingly. (do not add salt if serving to a baby)
  • Add the quinoa, chicken and peas and stir until combined. Transfer the mixture to an ovenproof dish and sprinkle the grated cheese on top.
  • Bake until bubbling and all the cheese is melted (approx. 25 min).

Notes

QUINOA 
175g (1 cup) of uncooked quinoa is equivalent to 380g (2.5 cups) of cooked quinoa. You can use white quinoa or tri-colour quinoa. 
STORAGE:
  • Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days. To reheat leftovers you can use a microwave to warm, add a little more cheese on top and then place under the grill (broiler) until topping is bubbly. Alternatively, you can place in the oven (covered in foil) at 190C/375F  until hot throughout. 
  • To freeze, prepare the dish but do not bake. Cover and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then bake as per the recipe.
Nutritional Information is a ROUGH guide only, calculated using an online nutrition calculator. 

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 804mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1629IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 4mg