quinoa chicken spagetti

Name: QUINOA CHICKEN SPAGETTI
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 ounce(s) quinoa spagetti; 3-4 cup(s) chicken, cooked & shredded; 1/2 stick(s) butter or 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 - shallots, chopped; 1 - green bell pepper; 3 tablespoon(s) flour; 2 cup(s) chicken broth; 2 cup(s) milk; 2 teaspoon(s) garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon(s) basil, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper; 2 cup(s) shredded cheese (cheddar, italian)

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Lori Newton

Ardmore, OK

Updated on Jul 3, 2013

Chicken spagetti is usually made with canned soups, white spagetti & other overly processed ingredients. I use organic quinoa spagetti which is high in fiber & protein. Quinoa is loaded with nutrients & protein. My teenage son & his friends can not get enough of this dish. I put Italian cheese on half & cheddar on half because my hubby likes cheddar & my son prefers Italian.

Rate

prep time 25 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

16 ounces quinoa spagetti
3-4 cups chicken, cooked & shredded
1/2 stick butter or 1/4 cup olive oil
2 - shallots, chopped
1 - green bell pepper
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon basil, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, italian)

How To Make quinoa chicken spagetti

Step 1

Roast chicken & shred into pieces. Or use a rotisserie chicken from the deli to save time.

Step 2

Cook quinoa according to package directions MINUS 1-2 minutes, pasta will finish cooking in the oven. Drain and place in large bowl with shredded chicken.
Step 3

Melt butter or heat olive oil over medium to medium high heat. Add chopped veggies and cook until veggies are soft.
Step 4

Add flour to veggies in skillet and saute' until flour is incorporated into mixture. Whisk in chicken broth. Whisk a couple of minutes, then add milk. Continue to whisk until it reaches a gravy like consistency. Add garlic, basil, salt & pepper and mix in well.
Step 5

Add sauce to pasta and chicken. Stir together until thoroughly combined. Transfer to greased 13x9 casserole dish. Top with your favorite shredded cheese. Bake at 375 degrees 30-35 minutes or until cheese is melted and spagetti is hot & bubbly. NOTE - I use cheddar on half & Italian cheese on 1/2.
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