Easiest Way to Cook Perfect Quinoa Chicken Parmesan

Quinoa Chicken Parmesan.

you can have Quinoa Chicken Parmesan using 10 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Quinoa Chicken Parmesan

1. Prepare 1 cup of uncooked quinoa.
2. You need 1 tbsp of Italian seasoning.
3. Prepare 2 of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise in half.
4. Prepare 1 of Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
5. You need 1/2 cup of quinoa flour (or wheat flour).
6. You need 2 large of eggs, beaten.
7. Prepare 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
8. You need 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
9. Prepare 1 1/2 cup of (or more to taste) marinara sauce, homemade or storebought.
10. You need 1/4 cup of basil leaves, chiffonade.

Quinoa Chicken Parmesan step by step

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray..
2. In a large saucepan of 1 1/2 cups water, cook quinoa according to package instructions. Stir in Italian seasoning. https://cookpad.com/us/recipes/350354-how-to-cook-quinoa.
3. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste..
4. Working in batches, dredge chicken in flour, dip into eggs, then dredge in quinoa mixture, pressing to coat..
5. Place chicken onto the prepared baking sheet. Place into oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Top with cheeses and marinara. Place into oven and bake until cheeses have melted, about 5 more minutes..
6. Serve immediately, garnished with basil, if desired..