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19) One-Pot Chicken and Quinoa Casserole

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables peas/carrots/corn
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Set Instant Pot to Sauté, heat oil, and brown chicken 3–4 minutes; remove briefly.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic 1–2 minutes, then add quinoa, vegetables, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Return chicken to pot, pour in broth and milk, scrape bottom, and lock lid.
  4. Cook on Manual/High pressure 8 minutes; natural release 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in cheese until melted; check seasoning and serve warm.