Southwest Chicken Quinoa Casserole
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The Real Food Dietitians · by Jessica Beacom★ 4.9

Southwest Chicken Quinoa Casserole

NUTRITION · PER SERVING75M COOK
CAL 17%·PRO 53%
CARBS 32G38% OF CAL
7G FIBER20G OTHER5G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 11G30% OF CAL
6G SAT6G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A healthy one-dish casserole combining quinoa, chicken, black beans, vegetables, and cheese. Complete meal with fresh toppings.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 8
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken, cooked and diced* (about 2 – 2 ½ cups cooked)
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ancho chili powder or an additional ½ teaspoon chili powder for less heat
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoons smoked paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt
  • ½ cup dry quinoa (uncooked)
  • 1 (14-oz) can fire-roasted canned tomatoes
  • 1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced (any color)
  • 1 jalapeno, seeds and membranes removed, diced (omit for less heat)
  • 1 (10- oz) bag frozen cauliflower rice
  • 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed or (may sub 1 ½ cups cooked lentils)
  • 1 ½ cups frozen corn
  • 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
  • 8 ounces (one block or bag) shredded colby jack or cheddar cheese (2-2 ½ cups), divided
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, chopped fresh cilantro, green onion, jalapeño slices, fresh lime wedges, sliced or diced avocado, etc.
PREP
20M
SODIUM
927MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

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