I’m a creature of habit. Aren’t most of us? Quinoa is one of my favorite dishes for the endless health benefits and versatility and when I made this recipe recently while in St. Louis I had to share.
Buffalo chicken+quinoa+mac&cheese taste?
Yep, I’m making it
While Brian ran to the store to get a few missing items I started on the first half of the recipe. I love a good team effort in the kitchen and it always seems more fun with him there helping out 🙂
The recipe was a hit and even given the go ahead to be made again and again.
The added goat cheese on top takes the dish up a notch to fabulous.
Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Mac & Cheese
recipe by iowa girl eats
ingredients:
1- 1/4 c. quinoa
1 chicken breast (next time I may add 2)
garlic powder
onion powder
salt & pepper
2 tbsp. flour
1 1/2 c. milk, divided (I used almond milk and it still tasted great)
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. buffalo wing sauce
1 1/2 c. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 c. goat cheese, crumbled
directions:
Cook quinoa according to package and set aside. Season the chicken breast with garlic powder, onion powder and salt/pepper. Cook in a skillet (sprayed with non-stick) until cooked through. Chop into bite sized pieces and set aside.
Whisk together 1/2 c. milk and 2 tbsp. flour in a separate saucepan over medium heat. Add in the remaining milk and green onions. Bring the mixture to a boil and stir constantly for one minute.
Remove the pan from the heat and add buffalo sauce and cheddar cheese. Once the cheese is melted add in the quinoa and chicken. Stir to combine.
Pour into a non-stick sprayed casserole dish and top with goat cheese. Broil for 5-7 minutes until cheese slightly browns and the sauce bubbles.
Enjoy!
Ok. Be honest. Was this amazing or what? I am thinking I am going to make it and eat it all myself.
Gah! This seriously looks so incredible, Ashley! 🙂
This sounds delectable. I have been meaning to try quinoa, so this will give me the push to do so.
Oh wow this looks beyond yummy! 🙂
Anything with buffalo sauce and cheese is a winner in my book! Thanks for reminding me to add quinoa to my grocery list. 🙂
OH wow this looks SOOOO yummy. I want to make it ASAP and enjoy every last bite, but I think my hubby will want to dive in. Another great post
xoxo
This looks fantastic! I’ve recently started looking into incorporating more quinoa in my diet so I will definitely need to add this to my list of recipes to try. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Looks great!!
I’m drooling. I love, love goat cheese but Jon hates it. I’m thinking the fact that it’s dripping in buffalo sauce will distract him. Making this ASAP!
Ooh, this sounds absolutely divine!
Looks amazing!!!!!
See, the quinoa in this one makes it entirely too healthy for me. Despite all the cheese. Sooo… Pasta substitution it is!
xo Josie
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Oh wow this looks TOO good!
Oh my! I think this needs to be dinner every night lol. xo
That recipe looks so yummy! I have to try it!
-Bailey
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I made this a few nights ago and it was SO good! My husband was in heaven.
Thanks for another great recipe
I am going to make this for my superbowl gathering. 🙂