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Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Quinoa Casserole

This Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Quinoa Casserole will remind you of your favorite green chile enchiladas!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 329 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
  • 1/2 pound cooked and shredded chicken
  • 4 ounces diced green chiles
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 2 green onions, sliced thin
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/4 cups green enchilada sauce, red enchilada sauce may also be used if you prefer
  • 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Diced tomato, avocado, red onion, cilantro, plain Greek yogurt or sour cream for toppings

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350° F and spray a 9x13 or similar size baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Add the quinoa to baking dish, spreading it into an even layer that covers the bottom of the dish. Add the green chiles, red bell pepper, black beans, green onion, zucchini and shredded chicken. Evenly distribute the ingredients over the top of the quinoa.
  3. In a large glass measuring cup or bowl, whisk together chicken broth and enchilada sauce, then evenly pour over all of the ingredients in the baking dish.
  4. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  5. Top the casserole with diced tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, red onion and plain plain Greek yogurt or sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 329kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 51mg (17%) Sodium 689mg (29%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 329

% Daily Value*

Calories 329kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 689mg 29%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 6g 12%

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