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Chicken Sausage Quinoa Bak

Savory Chicken Sausage Quinoa Bake for Cozy Nights

This Chicken Sausage Quinoa Bake is a hearty, nutritious dish perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinsed well
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 3 cups Kale Chopped
  • 0.5 cups Sun-Dried Tomatoes Oil-packed
  • 1 medium Red Onion Diced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Consider using oil from sun-dried tomatoes
  • 4 links Fully-Cooked Chicken Sausages Sliced
  • 0.25 cups Fresh Basil For garnish
  • 0.5 cups Parmesan Cheese For garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13 inch casserole dish
  • Mixing Spoon
  • Measuring Cups

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC) and prepare a 9x13 inch casserole dish with nonstick spray.
  2. In the casserole dish, combine 1 cup of well-rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of chicken broth.
  3. Chop 3 cups of fresh kale and add it to the quinoa and broth mixture.
  4. Incorporate 0.5 cups of oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes and diced red onions, seasoning with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  5. Mix the ingredients and press down into the liquid.
  6. Slice the chicken sausages and distribute them evenly on top of the quinoa mixture.
  7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
  9. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes, then garnish with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe is highly customizable; you can substitute chicken sausage with turkey or vegetarian options and mix in seasonal vegetables.

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