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Mexican Chicken Casserole

Healthy, easy Mexican Chicken Casserole made with quinoa, fresh veggies, black beans, and cheese. It's ultra creamy and crowd-pleasing!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 –8 servings
Calories: 277 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces (about 2 large breasts)
  • 1 tablespoon, plus 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic  about 2 cloves
  • 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (15 ounces) well drained
  • 1 can black beans (15 ounces) , rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • ½ cup freshly grated mozzarella cheese divided
  • fresh cilantro for serving

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a large casserole dish (9x13 inch or similar) with nonstick spray and set aside.
  2. Place 2 cups water and quinoa in a large saucepan, then bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  3. In a Dutch oven or similar large, deep sauté pot, heat the olive oil over medium high. Add the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Sauté until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Continue to sauté until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and drained tomatoes and cook 1 additional minute. Remove from the heat. Stir in the black beans, reserved quinoa, Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
  4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly in the pan. Top with remaining cheddar and mozzarella. Bake, uncovered, until the cheese is melted and the casserole is hot, about 15 minutes. Turn the oven to broil, then continue cooking until the cheese is lightly browned, about 3 to 4 additional minutes, watching carefully so that the cheese does not burn. Let rest 5 minutes, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1(of 8) Calories 277kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6–8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 277

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 8)
Calories 277kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 4g 8%

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