Weeknight One Pot Salsa Chicken Quinoa

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 large or 2 small bell peppers, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 ½ cups shredded or chopped cooked chicken
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
• 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen works)
• 1 cup mild or medium salsa (or hot, if you want!)
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
• toppings: sliced green onions, sour cream, cotija cheese, more salsa
• lime wedges, for spritzing

avocado pico

• 2 avocados, cubed
• ½ cup diced tomatoes
• ¼ cup diced red onion
• ½ cup chopped cilantro
• 2 limes, freshly juiced
• salt and pepper