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Home » Main Dishes » Chicken Dishes » Light Asparagus, Chicken Quinoa Bake

Light Asparagus, Chicken Quinoa Bake

January 8, 2020 by Danielle Green 91 Comments

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Asparagus, Chicken & Quinoa Bake - Krafted Koch - A healthy dinner recipe loaded with protein packed quinoa.
Asparagus, Chicken & Quinoa Bake - Krafted Koch - A healthy dinner recipe loaded with protein packed quinoa.
Light Asparagus, Chicken Quinoa Bake
Light Asparagus, Chicken Quinoa Bake
Light Asparagus, Chicken Quinoa Bake

Light Asparagus, Chicken Quinoa Bake is healthy and flavorful dinner made with leeks, bacon and sharp white cheddar cheese. This Chicken Asparagus Casserole is an easy recipe the whole family will love!

Chicken Asparagus Casserole in baking pan

Chicken Asparagus Casserole

Light Asparagus, Chicken Quinoa Bake is filled with leeks, bacon, asparagus and extra sharp white cheddar for a flavor packed dinner that is so good, you won’t believe it is lightened up! In addition to all the flavorful components, it is packed with lean chicken and the protein packed super food, quinoa.

Quinoa Recipe with Chicken

Along with a homemade sauce, you get a hearty meal heavy on nutrients and light on fat.  Much like my other quinoa recipes with chicken like Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bake and Pizza Stuffed Chicken Quinoa Bake, there are no cans of processed cream soups in this recipe!

This meal makes a great make-ahead dinner option. Mix it up, toss it in the refrigerator the night before and you can throw it in the oven when you get home from work the next day. You will have dinner on the table in less than an hour and more time to spend with your family after work!

Asparagus, Chicken & Quinoa Bake - Krafted Koch

Healthy Quinoa Bake

Whether you are bringing a meal to a friend or prepping dinner for your spouse when you have to work late, this dinner makes a complete healthy meal everyone will love.

Easy meal prep recipes are my favorite. I rarely have the energy to sit down and make a full meal with the hussle and bussle of two kids. If I can prep something the night before or in the afternoon while they are sleeping it makes all of our lives easier! 

Asparagus, Chicken & Quinoa Bake - Krafted Koch

Creative Asparagus Recipes

Another reason I love this Chicken Asparagus Casserole so much, is that you can get creative and change up the recipe by swapping out a few ingredients.

Instead of asparagus, try out some broccoli or spinach and give goat cheese or Gruyere a try for a little variety in flavor. I promise you, that after you make this once, you will want to make it again and again!

Quinoa bakes are a healthy and delicious alternative to your Mom’s casseroles, but provide the same comforting meal. This Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bake and Pizza Stuffed Chicken Quinoa Bake are both great takes on this lightened up version of hotdish.

Fork full of Chicken Asparagus Casserole

 

More Recipes using Chicken and Quinoa!

  • Buffalo Chicken & Quinoa Veggie Bowls
  • Asparagus & Feta Quinoa Salad
  • Crock Pot Chicken, Quinoa & Roasted Garlic Soup
  • Harvest Chicken Quinoa Salad
  • One Pot Mexican Quinoa
  • Chicken Cacciatore Quinoa Bake
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Chicken Asparagus Casserole in baking pan

Light Asparagus, Chicken Quinoa Bake

Yield: 5
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

Light Asparagus, Chicken Quinoa Bake is healthy and flavorful dinner made with leeks, bacon and sharp white cheddar cheese. This Chicken Asparagus Casserole is an easy recipe the whole family will love!

Ingredients

  • 1 c. chicken broth
  • 1/2 c. Masa corn flour (substitute all-purpose flour)
  • 2 c. milk
  • 1 Tbsp. Roasted Garlic Montreal Chicken seasoning
  • 3/4 c. uncooked quinoa
  • 1 lb. chicken breast, cut in small strips
  • 1/2 c. cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1/2 c. leeks, chopped
  • 1 1/2 c. asparagus, cut in 2" pieces
  • 2/3 c. extra sharp white cheddar, shredded

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°.
  2. In a medium saucepan over high heat, whisk together the chicken broth and flour until smooth and cook for a minute. Add the milk and garlic seasoning and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  3. In a large bowl, fold together the sauce with the quinoa, chicken, bacon, leeks and asparagus and pour into a 10"x10" sprayed baking dish.
  4. Top with the shredded cheese and bake for 40-50 minutes covered until the quinoa is sprouted and the chicken is no longer pink. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 5 Serving Size: 5 Servings
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 552Saturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 563mgCarbohydrates: 54gFiber: 6gSugar: 7gProtein: 31g
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Category: Casserole
 Recipe adapted from Pinch of Yum
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Comments

  1. Ashley Haglin says

    December 2, 2014 at 8:34 am

    5 stars
    The LIGHT ASPARAGUS, CHICKEN & QUINOA BAKE was soo delicious! I love finding my dinner meals on Krafted Koch, and it’s even a plus when they are healthy! Thanks!!!

    Reply
  2. Donna Pearson says

    December 11, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    This is so delicious!! Am making again tonight. Was good the next day as well. Don’t skip any ingredients. Everything works together so well. The only thing I did differently was cook the chicken in a cast iron skillet with the leeks and asparagus….just to brown the chicken a little. I don’t like putting raw chicken in a cooked sauce and veggies. Turned out great!!!

    Reply
    • Danielle | Krafted Koch says

      December 11, 2014 at 7:01 pm

      I’m so glad you liked it Donna, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  3. Katie says

    January 2, 2015 at 7:28 am

    Could this be done in the crock pot?

    Reply
    • Danielle | Krafted Koch says

      January 2, 2015 at 9:44 am

      I Katie, I haven’t tried this in my Crock Pot. I would think it would cook through fine, but my concern would be that the creamier base might burn/stick on the outsides. You would also want to add a bit more liquid for the longer cooking time in a Crock Pot. If you do try it, be sure and let us know your results!

      Reply
  4. Susan says

    January 2, 2015 at 10:48 am

    I don’t have Masa corn flour and none is sold where I live. Can I use regular flour? What would be a good more natural substitute for the Roasted Garlic Montreal Chicken seasoning? I hate buying seasonings that are usually loaded with sodium and preservatives. Rather use fresh or dried herbs/spices.

    Reply
    • Danielle | Krafted Koch says

      January 2, 2015 at 11:45 am

      Hi Susan, all-purpose flour will work fine as a substitute for the Masa. As for the seasoning, I would use a couple teaspoons of diced fresh garlic, a pinch of salt and pepper and a teaspoon of paprika as a substitute for the Montreal seasoning.

      Reply
  5. Heather says

    January 6, 2015 at 12:40 pm

    5 stars
    I put this together Sunday night and cooked Monday night for dinner. It was delish! I did make a couple of changes. I cooked the chicken in a tablespoon of olive oil and then drained it on a paper towel prior to assembly. I didn’t have leeks so I used green onions. Also I used a tablespoon of regular Montreal chicken seasoning and a tablespoon of garlic powder. I did not have masa corn flour, but a google search suggested using cornmeal instead. I was scared, but it turned out great. I increased the chicken broth by 1/2 cup, somehow that made me feel better about the corn meal.

    Thanks for the great recipe. This is definitely staying in our recipe rotation!

    Reply
    • Danielle | Krafted Koch says

      January 6, 2015 at 1:00 pm

      Hey Heather, I am so glad the recipe and your modifications worked out for you and that you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  6. camille says

    January 12, 2015 at 12:00 am

    I followed the directions and it came out all soupy, am i doing something wrong?

    Reply
    • Danielle | Krafted Koch says

      January 12, 2015 at 12:08 am

      Hi Camille, sorry it didn’t turn out for you. Did the quinoa all come out done, meaning little sprouts came out of each grain? If not, this probably means it needs more cooking time and as the quinoa cooks, it will absorb some of the liquid.

      Reply
    • Jamie says

      January 18, 2015 at 8:26 pm

      I followed the directions as well and mine came out soupy too! It looked great going into the pan (sauce turned out fine, added all ingredients in mixing bowl, etc.). Then after 40 min in the oven SOUP! I tried uncovering the baking dish and baking it for a while longer, but that only marginally helped the situation.

      Reply
      • Danielle | Krafted Koch says

        January 19, 2015 at 5:51 pm

        The only reasons I can think of that it would be coming out soupy is that either cooked quinoa was added instead of uncooked or that the sauce wasn’t cooked long enough allowing it to thicken?

        Reply
  7. Kristen Mullins says

    January 12, 2015 at 7:39 pm

    This was awesome! I used whole wheat flour and since I didn’t have the seasoning I used one tsp of paprika and one tsp of minced garlic with a pinch of salt and pepper as you suggested. Next time I will add mushrooms. This is a winner!

    Reply
    • Danielle | Krafted Koch says

      January 12, 2015 at 8:04 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it and that the alternative seasonings worked out great!

      Reply
  8. Ellen says

    January 18, 2015 at 3:18 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve made this before and it is DELICIOUS. Could I use almond milk instead of regular milk in the future?

    Reply
    • Danielle | Krafted Koch says

      January 18, 2015 at 3:32 pm

      I am so glad you liked the dish Ellen! I have never made it with almond milk, but I imagine it would work just fine. Keep in mind that almond milk has a stronger flavor than regular milk, so that will alter the flavor slightly. Be sure to let us know how it turns out if you do try it with almond milk!

      Reply
  9. Vickie says

    January 26, 2015 at 10:09 pm

    This was an interesting dish with quinoa…a little on the goopy side. After cooking for 40 minutes covered, the quinoa still had not sprouted, I uncovered and left it in the oven for another 10 minutes. Once I removed from the oven I let it set for another 10 minutes before serving. It seemed to be to get better as it cooled….I don’t think I would make this again…sorry 🙁 I guess I’m not used to serving quinoa like this.

    Reply
  10. Andrea says

    January 31, 2015 at 10:11 am

    I agree with the comments that this was soupy. I cooked for 50 minutes and even drained a lot of the liquid out of the baking dish and tried cooking it a little longer but still soupy. The flavors were good but I don’t think I’ll be making this again. Maybe something added to it that can absorb the liquid better than the quinoa would work…just not sure what that would be.

    Reply
  11. Amy says

    February 26, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    Can the quinoa be cooked already – I have a bunch already cooked that I’d rather use that cook more…. Just curious.

    Reply
    • Danielle | Krafted Koch says

      February 26, 2015 at 1:04 pm

      Hi Amy, yes, you should be able to adapt the recipe to add cooked quinoa. First of all reduce the liquid (milk and chicken broth) from 3 cups to 1 1/2 cups. I would also cook the chicken before adding it to the casserole in this case as well as giving the leeks a quick saute. Fold everything, including the cooked quinoa and chicken together and bake until warmed through, 20-30 minutes.

      I haven’t tried it this way before, but I would estimate that it should come out very similar. Be sure to stop back and let us know how it turns out!

      Reply
      • Sherri says

        January 21, 2020 at 12:42 am

        Does the recipe really call for one half pound of chicken to make 5 servings? That doesn’t sound right.

        Reply
        • Danielle Green says

          January 21, 2020 at 10:11 am

          It should be 1 pound chicken

          Reply
  12. Erin says

    March 1, 2015 at 2:52 pm

    Would making a bit of a roux first fix the soupy problem? Instead of adding 1/2 cup of flour could it 1 T olive oil and 1T flour to make a thin sauce so that the quinoa still has some liquid to absorb without the cassarole drying out?

    Reply
    • Danielle | Krafted Koch says

      March 1, 2015 at 3:14 pm

      The chicken broth, milk and flour are essentially doing the same thing. It is important to allow that to thicken and you won’t have a soupy mixture. I believe that is the problem some people are running in to.

      Reply
  13. Tanya says

    March 1, 2015 at 9:38 pm

    I’ve already made this 4 times because it’s so good! I’ve substituted various veggies for the asparagus (broccoli, bell peppers, cabbage on the other 3 occasions) and I’ve substituted the bacon for Italian sausage and even a seasoned burger patty and they always came out great! It is so versatile I even added some pesto to the sauce and it turned out awesome as well. Picky toddlers also gobble it up =) I am SOO happy I found this recipe.

    Reply
    • Danielle | Krafted Koch says

      March 1, 2015 at 9:41 pm

      Thanks Tanya, I am so glad you have enjoyed it and been able to put your own spin on it as well!

      Reply
  14. Joani says

    March 2, 2015 at 7:50 pm

    I made this casserole this evening and it was okay, but it didn’t look like the picture accompanying this recipe. For one thing, when the dish is covered, the cheese melts in the quinoa and it doesn’t look anywhere near as appetizing as it does here. I also didn’t like the texture for the same reasons given above, but I have to own up to having left 1/4 c. of the flour out because I was afraid it would taste bland. I also think I’d stir fry the chicken and veggies in a little olive oil. I think it would add to the taste, texture and be more pleasing to the eye.

    Reply
  15. Sarah Lagen says

    March 9, 2015 at 7:26 pm

    4 stars
    I just made this and put it in the over! I think I added a little too much milk but it looks delicious and I can’t wait to bite in!!

    Reply
  16. Shaundra says

    March 10, 2015 at 10:32 am

    5 stars
    This was an amazing dinner! My husband is a very picky eater, so I was nervous to try this. But there was hardly any left by the end of the evening! There were 3 of us eating, and everyone raved! I’m making it again this week…by request from my husband! 🙂 I’m also pleased to find so many other good recipes on this site. Keep up the good work!

    Reply
    • Danielle | Krafted Koch says

      March 10, 2015 at 10:34 am

      Thank you so much Shaundra, I am so glad you and your husband enjoyed it!!!

      Reply
  17. Ligita says

    March 25, 2015 at 9:28 pm

    I am bummed, I made this tonight and it did not turn out well. I followed all the directions but it was still soupy and bland.

    Reply
    • Danielle | Krafted Koch says

      March 26, 2015 at 9:56 am

      Hi Ligita, sorry to hear you weren’t a fan. Personally, I find it anything but bland with bacon, leeks, roasted garlic seasoning and sharp white cheddar cheese! Everyone has different tastes though, so thanks for your feedback.

      Reply
  18. Jackiebearhug says

    April 1, 2015 at 11:51 am

    This casserole was amazing and my boyfriend loved it! After thickening the sauce I was afraid there wasn’t going to enough to fully cook the quinoa, but I was afraid for nothing. Perfect, perfect, perfect!

    Reply
    • Jackiebearhug says

      April 1, 2015 at 11:55 am

      Also, I used the all purpose flour substitute and didn’t have leeks or onions. I used onion powder as a sub.

      Reply
    • Danielle | Krafted Koch says

      April 1, 2015 at 1:06 pm

      Glad it worked out great for you and you and your boyfriend enjoyed it!

      Reply
  19. Alethea Anderson says

    April 5, 2015 at 11:43 pm

    Looking forward to trying this, added it to this week’s dinner lineup! I am curious, where did you get that beautiful purple baking dish?

    Reply
    • Danielle | Krafted Koch says

      April 6, 2015 at 7:18 am

      I believe it was from TJ MAXX a year ago.

      Reply
      • Alethea says

        April 6, 2015 at 11:56 am

        Thank you 🙂

        Reply
  20. Eliza says

    June 10, 2015 at 9:47 pm

    Sooooo good! I added fresh garlic, spinach, and cauliflower I had in the fridge and left out the bacon because we don’t eat pork. I also decided to brown the chicken (an extra cup. less carbs, more meals) before hand with 1/4 of a large onion and a sprinkle of pepper. My picky husband even loved it! Thank you for the recipe, its definitely one to remember! 🙂

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      June 10, 2015 at 9:50 pm

      So glad you liked it and your healthy alterations sound great!

      Reply
  21. noelle says

    June 23, 2015 at 10:14 pm

    This is was very delicious. Thank you for sharing it. I did English tea peas for my veggie. I also browned my chicken with my leeks and peas. I also used cheddar cheese.

    Noelle

    Reply
  22. Katie says

    August 25, 2015 at 10:16 am

    4 stars
    I made this last night and thought it was quite tasty. I used a 9×13 pan as I didn’t have the 10×10 and maybe I should have adjusted the cooking time as it was almost burnt when I pulled it out. I definitely had the opposite problem as all the people saying it was soupy, I was afraid after seeing it that it would be too dry but it was just right. I will be making again.

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      August 25, 2015 at 10:32 am

      I’m so glad to hear it worked out for you Katie!

      Reply
  23. Juliet says

    September 22, 2015 at 2:05 pm

    5 stars
    Hi! I made this last night and my family loved it! Including my VERY picky 9 year old. I baked it covered for 40 minutes, then uncovered for 10, then broiled uncovered for a few minutes to brown the top. It was delicious! I used whole wheat flour instead of white and it turned out just fine.

    Reply
  24. m says

    October 11, 2015 at 11:20 am

    After assembling, could you then stick it in the freezer to be cooked when ever?

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      October 11, 2015 at 11:50 am

      I have never tried that, but I think I would bake it before freezing then freeze and reheat with a little extra liquid.

      Reply
  25. Kera says

    November 5, 2015 at 9:01 pm

    Hi……do you think there is a way to adapt this with already cooked quinoa? I have left over and trying to find recipes I could use it up in

    Reply
    • Danielle - The Creative Bite says

      November 5, 2015 at 9:06 pm

      Hi Kera, I haven’t personally tried it, but it should work if you pre-cook the chicken and saute the leeks, then cut the liquids and flour for the sauce in half. Bake it for 20-30 minutes to warm it through. Good luck!

      Reply
  26. Kera says

    November 5, 2015 at 9:03 pm

    Hi……do you think this would work with already cooked quinoa some how? I have left over cooked quinoa and I’m trying to figure other recipies I could use it in….thanks

    Reply
  27. Ashlyn ~ Dollop of Yum says

    January 4, 2016 at 9:33 pm

    I love pasta bakes and this healthier version sounds amazing! Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables and I don’t see it in dishes very often so that made me very happy! I included it in my latest post “Kick Start The New Year #2: 15 Healthy Dinners”.

    Reply
  28. Elizabeth Martin says

    January 6, 2016 at 3:40 am

    This was absolutely delicious!! Thanks for sharing!!!

    Reply
  29. Christina Aleman says

    January 10, 2016 at 8:34 am

    This is too good, very delicious ad healthy. Thanks.

    Reply
  30. Elizabeth says

    January 15, 2016 at 8:20 pm

    Made the dish tonight and loved it. My husband that is picky loved it too. I made it as directed but missed where I was supposed to cover it. Probably because I was destracted by a child. When I had 15 minutes left is when I realized. Even after over cooking it a bit it still tasted very yummy. Thank you, I will be making it again.

    Reply
    • Danielle - The Creative Bite says

      January 15, 2016 at 9:11 pm

      Happy to hear you loved it and that your picky husband did too! I can’t imagine what my cooking would turn out like if I had children to distract me. 🙂

      Reply
  31. Sara says

    February 8, 2016 at 8:30 pm

    Followed the directions and it came out great! Delicious flavor and the chicken and asparagus were cooked perfectly. Definitely going to make this again

    Reply
  32. Danielle - The Creative Bite says

    February 8, 2016 at 8:39 pm

    Happy to hear you enjoyed it!

    Reply
  33. Rebecca says

    April 5, 2016 at 7:34 pm

    5 stars
    Followed exactly, except cooking. Did not cover first half, and used a 9×13. Cooked absolutely perfectly in 35-40 minutes, not soupy at all! Next time will add brocolli and fresh herbs, but will definitely make again! Easy and tasty.

    Reply
    • Danielle - The Creative Bite says

      April 5, 2016 at 8:07 pm

      Happy to hear you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  34. Angela says

    May 16, 2016 at 9:23 pm

    I just made your recipe and it is AMAZING!!! Thank you so much for sharing – my husband who is allergic to anything healthy is having his second helping!

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      May 16, 2016 at 9:34 pm

      Haha that makes me so happy to hear Angela!

      Reply
  35. Rebecca says

    August 10, 2016 at 6:23 pm

    5 stars
    I made this exactly per the recipe and it came out great! I did leave it uncovered for half the cooking time, then covered. I was a little squeemish about the chicken being raw, but it turned out perfectly! Great quick, healthy recipe.

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      August 10, 2016 at 7:35 pm

      I’m glad you enjoyed it Rebecca!

      Reply
  36. Anna Powell says

    December 23, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    Wow. this looks delish with quinoa. thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      December 28, 2016 at 10:30 am

      Thanks Anna, it is a great healthy dish!

      Reply
  37. Elizabeth says

    April 5, 2017 at 8:51 pm

    5 stars
    I sure wish you that put “cooked” or “raw” chicken in the ingredients list. I think I screwed my casserole up using raw. I wasn’t thinking. I also used millet instead of quinoa and it was a total disaster. Such a waste

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      April 5, 2017 at 9:03 pm

      Hi Elizabeth, it should have been raw chicken cut in small strips which will fully cook in the 40-50 minutes while it bakes. As for the millet, I’ve never cooked with it so I can’t speak to that substitution. Sorry it didn’t work out for you.

      Reply
  38. April says

    May 25, 2017 at 6:16 pm

    5 stars
    This is so so good!!!

    Reply
  39. Melanie says

    October 21, 2017 at 5:18 pm

    I make this all the time & it turns out fabulous every time! I usually use turkey bacon but follow the rest of the recipe exactly. Thanks for the delicious recipe!

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      October 24, 2017 at 10:44 am

      Thrilled that you enjoy it so often!

      Reply
  40. Courtney Butcher says

    April 9, 2018 at 12:42 pm

    5 stars
    this is one of my go-to recipes. I’ve used tons of different types of veggies and cheese and it’s turned out great. it’s really amazing.

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      April 10, 2018 at 10:39 am

      Happy to hear you have been able to adapt it with different ingredients!

      Reply
  41. Sarah says

    August 29, 2018 at 9:40 am

    I made this last night and it was great. I used regular flour and onions because that’s what I had. I also added mushrooms. It turned out great! Will definitely make it again! It wasn’t soupy at all but I never covered it while baking

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  42. Carolyn says

    June 13, 2020 at 2:27 pm

    We loved this meal! I made it with faux chicken because I didn’t have any of the real stuff on hand, but I am excited to try it again for a potluck next week. I couldn’t find leeks, so I used a whole bunch of green onions. Next time, I’ll add even more! I also put a little bit of extra mozzarella cheese on top in addition to the sharp white cheddar. Have you every mixed cheese into the casserole itself? I wonder how that would impact the flavor?
    For me, the consistency was perfect. Not at all soupy, but a very pleasant, creamy texture. The perfect comfort food, lightened up!

    Reply
  43. Sue M says

    February 17, 2021 at 12:39 pm

    I made the Bake for my Dad and Sister last night as a “try something new” experiment.

    I put it together almost exactly as written except I substituted Chicago Steak seasoning for the Montreal Garlic. I added a tad more asparagus – about 2 cups total. I didn’t know what 1/2 cup of bacon meant in terms of slices so I guessed at 6 slices.

    I baked the dish covered for 40 minutes on the middle rack and it was soupy – I was a tad concerned. I removed the cover, lowered the dish to the bottom rack, and baked it an additional 12 minutes and that took care of any concerns I had as to consistency. It was light and fluffy and tasty. We all enjoyed it very much. I will definitely make it again.

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