This Chicken Apple Sausage Quinoa Casserole is packed with shredded brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes. It is the perfect healthy meal for an easy weeknight dinner or is perfect for meal prep for the week! It is high in protein and delicious! When fall rolls around I begin to crave things like chili, potatoes, creamy soups, and pork roast. My body knows exactly when it is time to nest for the winter and immediately wants to make sure my body is nourished. I do in fact love a good chili and we always have potatoes in our pantry, but I try to incorporate healthy green vegetables and whole ingredients like quinoa into my diet throughout the fall and winter months! This Apple Chicken Sausage Quinoa Casserole is a great meal to add to your list for the week. It has delicious seasonal vegetables like sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts. All you have to do is throw everything into the casserole dish, brown your chicken sausage, and mix up your dressing. That’s right, THE DRESSING. The dressing for this quinoa casserole takes this dish to the next level. One other thing I really love about this quinoa bake is that I usually have everything I need for this dish in my pantry or the refrigerator. Stock your pantry so that you are ready to make this quinoa casserole whenever you crave it!

Quinoa Casserole Pantry Staples

• Chicken Broth
• Quinoa
• Sweet Potatoes
• Brussel Sprouts
• Rice Vinegar
• Italian Seasoning
• Chicken Sausage

Q’s About Quinoa

What is quinoa good for?

Quinoa is packed with protein and fiber. In fact, quinoa makes up a complete protein on its own! Adding quinoa into vegetarian and vegan dishes is a great way to add protein to any meal. You can also incorporate quinoa flour and quinoa flakes into baked goods and oatmeal. There are so many options!

Is Quinoa better for you than rice?

It all depends on what your personal nutrition goals are! Quinoa is higher in protein, but rice is packed with fiber. Please talk to an RD for your specific nutritional needs.

Is quinoa a superfood? 

Quinoa is a superfood. In fact, did you know that quinoa is not even a grain? Bobs Red Mill talks about how quinoa is a part of the quinoa, spinach, and beet family (crazy, right?!)

Is quinoa gluten free?

Yes, quinoa is naturally gluten free! However, if you are celiac please make sure you do research on where your quinoa is processed. Sometimes there is cross contamination in factories (yikes).

Is quinoa paleo? 

You can not eat quinoa if you are following a strict paleo diet.

Healthy Quinoa Recipes

• 10 Healthy Quinoa Recipes
• Mexican Quinoa Salad
• How to Cook Quinoa in the Microwave
• Roasted Brussel Sprout Salad with Quinoa
• How to Make Quinoa in the Instant Pot
• Baked Chicken Parmesan Quinoa Bake
• Quinoa Broccoli and Cheese Casserole