Cheesy Mexican chicken quinoa casserole
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Family Food on the Table · by Kathryn Doherty★ 4.3 (22)

Cheesy Mexican chicken quinoa casserole

NUTRITION · PER SERVING40M COOK
CAL 18%·PRO 43%
CARBS 33G36% OF CAL
6G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC21G OTHER6G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 17G42% OF CAL
7G SAT10G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A cheesy casserole combining quinoa, chicken, black beans, corn, and tomatoes with Mexican spices. Healthy, filling, and great for meal prep or family dinners.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 8
  • 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small sweet onion (chopped)
  • 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken (chopped (see notes))
  • 1 (15 oz.) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes (drained)
  • 1 cup corn (frozen (canned or fresh; optional))
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (or sub black pepper for less heat)
  • 2 - 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese) (divided)
  • Optional toppings: sliced avocado
PREP
20M
SODIUM
779MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.