5 from 10 votes
Dump and Bake Chicken Fajita Quinoa
This chicken fajita bake with quinoa is bursting with Mexican inspired flavors. It's filled with lean, protein, veggies and quinoa making it super easy to get a healthy meal on the table!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
319 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 2 large uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs.), cut into bite-sized pieces (you can easily substitute with 2 lbs. of boneless thighs or tenders if you prefer)
- 1 cup quinoa uncooked
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 onion diced, small
- 1 diced tomato petite size, 15 ounce can, not drained
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup taco sauce
- avocado sliced green onion, olives, shredded cheese, optional, diced, toppings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In the prepared dish, stir together diced chicken, uncooked quinoa, bell peppers, onion, and diced tomatoes (with juices). Sprinkle with fajita seasoning and salt; toss to coat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together water and taco sauce. Pour over quinoa mixture and stir to combine.
- Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for about 1 hour. Remove the cover and check to make sure that the quinoa and chicken are both cooked through.* If necessary, stir and return to the oven for a few more minutes (or until done). Serve immediately with optional toppings.
- Note: you can prepare this dish ahead of time, cover, and refrigerate until ready to bake.
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Notes
- *If you’d like to top the dish with shredded cheese, just sprinkle about ½ cup cheese over top of the dish once it’s finished baking. Place the dish back in the oven (uncovered) for about 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
Nutrition Information
Calories
319kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
875mg
(36%)
Potassium
1007mg
(21%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1030IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
45.3mg
(50%)
Calcium
119mg
(12%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 875mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 1007mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1030IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 45.3mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.