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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 uncooked quinoa
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 15 ounce can petite diced tomatoes, NOT drained
  • 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup taco sauce
  • Optional toppings: diced avocado sliced green onion, olives, shredded cheese

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 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.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together water and taco sauce. Pour over quinoa mixture and stir to combine.
  4. 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.
  5. Note: you can prepare this dish ahead of time, cover, and refrigerate until ready to bake.

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 (29%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1030IU (21%) Vitamin C 45.3mg (50%) Calcium 119mg (12%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

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.