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Healthy BBQ Chicken Quinoa Casserole (Slow Cooker)
4.6 from 54 votes

Healthy BBQ Chicken Quinoa Casserole (Slow Cooker)

This Healthy BBQ Chicken Quinoa Casserole is a slow cooker meal combining raw chicken breast, quinoa, frozen corn, chopped red bell pepper, and a smoky BBQ sauce. Spiced with cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, and liquid smoke, it results in a fragrant and comforting one-pot dish that cooks until the quinoa absorbs the broth and chicken is tenderly shredded.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 412 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 1 cup corn kernels frozen
  • 1 cup red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce plus additional for drizzling, Hickory flavor
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced, fresh
  • 1/2 tablespoon cumin powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke hickory flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 pound chicken breast raw
  • cilantro for garnish
  • green onion for garnish
  • cheddar cheese for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Combine all ingredients up to the pepper in the bottom of your slow cooker and stir together until well mixed.
  2. Nestle the chicken breasts into the mixture so that the liquid covers them. Cook on high heat for 2-3 hours, or until the broth is absorbed and the chicken is no longer pink inside.
  3. Remove the chicken breasts and shred with two forks. Place the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker and mix well.
  4. Garnish with BBQ sauce, cilantro, green onions, and cheddar cheese (if desired).
  5. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 412kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 74.2g (25%) Protein 21.3g (43%) Fat 3.6g (6%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Cholesterol 1.6mg (1%) Sodium 933.8mg (39%) Potassium 357.9mg (8%) Fiber 5.3g (21%) Sugar 29.4g (59%) Vitamin A 2435IU (49%) Vitamin C 112.9mg (125%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 2.6mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 People

Amount Per Serving

Calories 412

% Daily Value*

Calories 412kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 74.2g 25%
Protein 21.3g 43%
Fat 3.6g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol 1.6mg 1%
Sodium 933.8mg 39%
Potassium 357.9mg 8%
Fiber 5.3g 21%
Sugar 29.4g 59%
Vitamin A 2435IU 49%
Vitamin C 112.9mg 125%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 2.6mg 14%

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