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Chicken Enchilada Farro Bake

A flavorful, one-pot dinner the whole family will love, this Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Farro Bake is protein-packed and loaded with fresh veggies.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 329 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup farro (cooked according to package instructions)
  • 4 cups cooked chicken (shredded – rotisserie works great!)
  • 14 ounce can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 medium zucchini (diced)
  • 1 red pepper (seeded and diced)
  • ½ cup corn (fresh or frozen)
  • 4 ounce can diced green chiles
  • 2 cups Red Enchilada Sauce (store bought or homemade)
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or monterey jack)
  • scallions (garnish)

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees and have a 9 x 13 baking dish ready to use.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together cooked farro, chicken, black beans, zucchini, red pepper, corn, chiles, enchilada sauce and smoked paprika.
  3. Pour mixture into the baking dish and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle evenly with shredded cheese.
  4. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and broil on high for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let sit for 5-10 minutes to settle before serving.

Notes

  • Freezes well and can be made up to 5 days in advance before baking in the oven to serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 329kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 28.2g (9%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 13.7g (21%) Saturated Fat 4.5g (23%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9.2g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 628mg (26%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 1.6g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 329

% Daily Value*

Calories 329kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 28.2g 9%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 13.7g 21%
Saturated Fat 4.5g 23%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.2g 54%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 628mg 26%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 1.6g 3%

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