Published 10/15/2017 • Updated 4/24/2024
When Lee and I studied abroad together in Italy, we fell in love with Italian cuisine. This recipe was born out of our love for a traditional Chicken Cacciatore. We love everything about traditional chicken cacciatore but wanted to add a Fit Foodie twist to the traditional meal by making it meal-prep-friendly for an easy weeknight dinner. This dinner is easy, accessible, and made with all kinds of veggies and ingredients that you probably have at home right now! Don’t wait. Make this Chicken Cacciatore Quinoa Bake for dinner tonight!
What is in traditional chicken cacciatore?
Traditional Chicken Cacciatore is made with braised chicken, herbs, onions, peppers, and tomato sauce and then simmered with warm flavors until it bubbles and the chicken falls on the bone.
What You Need for Chicken Cacciatore Quinoa Casserole
Crushed tomatoes Marinara sauce Chicken breasts Veggies: We added red bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow onion, mushrooms, and black olives Quinoa
Can I use any kind of quinoa?
We recommend using white quinoa for this recipe. We’ve found that white quinoa cooks the best in quinoa casseroles and red quinoa can have a bite to it.
Can I make this casserole ahead of time?
Yes! You can assemble this casserole the night before or the morning of and let it sit in the fridge until you’re ready to bake it.
How to Store Leftovers
Leftovers will last in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. If you don’t plan on eating it within that time frame, you can also freeze it for up to 3 months.
Reheating Directions
From frozen: Thaw the frozen casserole in the refrigerator overnight. Then, microwave it for 60 seconds on high. From refrigerated: Microwave on high for 60 seconds.
What can I serve with quinoa casserole?
Easy Roasted Delicata Squash Easy Sautéed Green Beans Grilled Cauliflower Grilled Broccoli Recipe Simple Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing
Quinoa Casserole Recipes
Pizza Quinoa Casserole Tuscan Chicken Quinoa Bake Italian Chicken Sausage Quinoa Casserole Mexican Sweet Potato Quinoa Casserole Spinach Lasagna Quinoa Casserole
