Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 6 tablespoons butter (pastured or olive oil)
  • 6 tablespoons gluten free flour
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese (shredded and divided)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 16 ounces cooked chicken (chopped)
  • 3 cups cooked quinoa
  • 24 ounces frozen broccoli (cauliflower & carrot mix, thawed)
  • 1/2 cup gluten free breadcrumbs

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Melt butter in a large sauce pan over medium high heat. Add flour and cook for 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in milk. Stirring constantly, bring to a simmer. Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened. Reduce heat to low and add in 6 ounces of cheddar cheese, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Stir until cheese melts.
  • Remove from heat and stir in chicken, quinoa and vegetables. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and top with breadcrumbs.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly. Allow to sit 10 minutes before serving.