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Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Quinoa Bake

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!

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

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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. 
  2. 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. 
  3. 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.
  4. Serve with low-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt, avocado, and cilantro.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.