4.4 from 54 votes
Chicken Quinoa Enchilada Casserole
This easy Chicken Quinoa Enchilada Casserole is healthy, delicious, and packed with protein and loads of cheese. This casserole is a true crowd-pleaser! If you're craving enchiladas but you're trying to keep your meals healthy, this recipe is an absolute winner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 449 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cups quinoa cooked
- 1 chicken breast cooked and shredded
- 8 ounce black beans (about half can)
- 4 ounce green chiles (1 can)
- 1½ cups enchilada sauce
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Toppings
- sour cream
- cilantro freshly chopped, for garnish
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Spray 8-inch square ceramic or broiler-proof baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat a medium size skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and onion; cook 5 minutes or until onion is soft.
- Reduce heat to low. Add quinoa, chicken, black beans, green chiles, and the enchilada sauce; stir to combine. Remove from heat.
- Stir in cheddar cheese. Transfer quinoa mixture to prepared baking dish. Top evenly with Mozzarella cheese.
- Bake 10 to 15 minutes.
- Turn oven control to broil and broil 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is golden and bubbly. Remove from broiler. Top with sour cream and cilantro. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Your leftovers will reheat best in the microwave, stirring every 15-20 seconds.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
449kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
784mg
(33%)
Potassium
563mg
(16%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
621IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
202mg
(20%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 449
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 449kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 784mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 563mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 621IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 202mg | 20% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.