Quinoa Chicken Parm Baked Pasta

A delightful twist on the classic Chicken Parmesan, this Quinoa Chicken Parm Baked Pasta is a wholesome and flavorful weeknight dinner option. Packed with protein-rich quinoa, succulent shredded chicken, and gooey melted cheese, its a comforting dish thats quick to prepare and sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 2 cups cooked pasta
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Warm the oven up to 190C 375F

Rinse the quinoa under cold water and cook it as directed on the package

Put cooked pasta, marinara sauce, half of the mozzarella cheese, half of the Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl

Mix the ingredients together

Put the mixture in a baking dish and sprinkle the rest of the Parmesan and mozzarella cheese on top

Put it in an oven that is already hot and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese melts and bubbles

Add more fresh basil as a garnish before serving