How to Make Mexi-Quinoa Chicken Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can rival the heartiness and flavor of a casserole. And when you add a Mexican twist to the mix, you get a dish that's not only satisfying and delicious, but also packed with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. That's where the Mexi-Quinoa Chicken Casserole comes in - a dish that combines the goodness of quinoa, the richness of chicken, and the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine, all baked into a satisfying and comforting casserole.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 ½ cups salsa
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ cup sour cream (Optional)
  • ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 5 servings

  • Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet; cook and stir chicken until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a separate large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, green bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Mix quinoa, chicken, black beans, salsa, tomato paste, garlic salt, cumin, chili powder, black pepper, and oregano into onion mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until casserole is heated through and thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Top casserole with sour cream and Cheddar cheese.
  • Nutrition

    458 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 2256mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 36mg
    • Calcium: 166mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1313mg