Dinner time just got a little more convenient and delicious with this Cheesy Chicken Rice & Quinoa Bake.

The summer has officially come to an end here, and we have shifted gears to all things back to school. This not only includes our daily routine, but also our dinner plans. I am all about a quick and easy dinner, especially if its kid approved! Enter the Cheesy Chicken Rice & Quinoa Bake. Y’all, Minute Instant Rice & Quinoa is what truly makes this recipe delicious and convenient!

Meal time convenience in your pantry.

I know I am not the only one who finds themselves running around like a wild person when it comes to dinner time. You finally get home from school or possibly even those after school extracurricular activities. The kids are all yelling that they are hungry, because you know, they have been starved all day while at school. Oh, our kids and their exaggerations! 

I, on the other hand, am trying to get things back in check after the busy day as well. Now I have to figure out dinner?! Having items in our pantry and refrigerator that make our lives easier is a huge plus in my books. This is where Minute Instant Rice & Quinoa comes in and saves the day.

Minute Rice & Quinoa from pantry to baking dish.

Do you all like to cut corners when it’s possible? If it makes my life easier, I am all about it. Minute Instant Rice & Quinoa is my convenience staple. Minute Instant Rice products are available in various package sizes, which gives families more options when it comes to their mealtime needs. It’s already precooked, then dried to give way to a quick and convenient meal option. I know y’all’s eyes lit up with those two words: quick and convenient.

What is even better is that the flavor is not compromised. The quality and taste of Minute Instant Rice & Quinoa is light, fluffy and delicious.

Cheesy Chicken Rice & Quinoa Bake.

Let’s talk about this Cheesy Chicken Rice & Quinoa Bake. It is one of those recipes that you are like “Whew..thank goodness I have this one!” No, seriously. You will thank me and Minute Instant Rice & Quinoa for this Cheesy Chicken Rice & Quinoa Bake recipe. It has components that can be prepped ahead of time. The chicken breasts can be seasoned and cut into bite-sized pieces up to two days before. The cheese sauce can be prepped the day before. Then all you need to do is mix it all in with the pre-portioned bags of Minute Instant Rice & Quinoa. 

If you want to add a vegetable component, you can toss in some frozen broccoli (1 cup)! Just adjust the chicken broth to 1 3/4 cup instead of 2 cups. 

• Minute Instant Rice & Quinoa (1 cup, 2 pre-portioned bags)
• 1 lb chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 tbsp minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup diced onion (white)
• 3 tbsp all purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 
• Salt and pepper to taste

I told you it is simple!

Keeping things convenient and delicious, one recipe at a time.

Don’t wait on this recipe. Grab your Minute Instant Rice & Quinoa and the rest of the ingredients for this Cheesy Chicken Rice & Quinoa Bake. Here’s to simple dinners and a great new school year!

Hugs!