Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Quinoa Bake

Name: Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Quinoa Bake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 people
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked quinoa; 3 cups shredded chicken; 1 small onion, sliced; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp olive oil; ¼ tsp kosher salt; ¼ tsp chili powder; ¼ tsp cumin; 1 14 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 ¼ cups low-fat Mexican cheese, shredded (or 1/2 cup mozzarella and 3/4 cup low-fat cheddar); avocado, sour cream and cilantro for garnish

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
3 people
Calories
615 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Quinoa Bake

Amy Matthews

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Cooked quinoa is tossed with enchilada sauce, onions, garlic, black beans, and chicken, layered with cheese and baked! An easy, healthy way to get your enchilada fix!

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Ingredients

Servings

3 cups cooked quinoa
3 cups shredded chicken
1 small onion, sliced
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp olive oil
¼ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp chili powder
¼ tsp cumin
1 14 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 ¼ cups low-fat Mexican cheese, shredded (or 1/2 cup mozzarella and 3/4 cup low-fat cheddar)
avocado, sour cream and cilantro for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In a small sauté pan, add oil, onion, garlic, salt, chili powder and cumin. Turn the heat on medium and cook until onions are softened, about five minutes.
In a large bowl, toss together chicken, quinoa, veggies, black beans, enchilada sauce and 3/4 cup shredded cheese. Transfer to baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Bake until hot and cheese is melted, about 30-35 minutes.
Serve with low-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt, avocado, and cilantro.

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Serving 1serving Calories 615kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 55g (110%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 134mg (45%) Sodium 679mg (28%) Potassium 682mg (19%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 398IU (8%) Calcium 583mg (58%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 615 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	615kcal	31%
Carbohydrates	41g	14%
Protein	55g	110%
Fat	25g	38%
Saturated Fat	9g	45%
Cholesterol	134mg	45%
Sodium	679mg	28%
Potassium	682mg	15%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	398IU	8%
Calcium	583mg	58%
Iron	5mg	28%