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Chicken Quinoa Mexican Casserole

Sara
This Chicken Quinoa Mexican Casserole is packed with protein and loaded with flavor! This makes a big batch which is perfect for meal prepping!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Chicken Breasts boneless chopped into 1 inch size pieces
  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 1 ½ cup Salsa I used Chipotle Lime for extra spice, you can use any kind you prefer
  • ½ cup frozen Corn
  • ½ cup Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup fresh Cilantro chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon Chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 ¼ cup Mild Chedder Cheese you can use any cheese you prefer
  • 2 Tbs Coconut Oil you can use any cooking oil
  • 1 Avocado diced
  • 1 Roma Tomato diced

Instructions
 

  • Prepare Quinoa, cook 1 cup Quinoa in 2 cups water for approximately 20 minutes until fluffy.
  • While the Quinoa is cooking, prepare chicken.
  • In large frying pan over med-high heat add 2 Tbs coconut oil and chicken.
  • Cook until no longer pink in the middle.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • In large bowl add Quinoa, chicken, salsa, corn, black beans, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  • Mix in 1 cup cheese.
  • Add to lightly grease 2 quart casserole pan.
  • Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Garnish with Avocado and Tomato
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 21gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 694mgPotassium: 679mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 605IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 161mgIron: 2mg
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