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Chicken and Black Bean Quinoa Casserole recipe is a Mexican meal that takes several minutes to make. If you enjoy Mexican for , you will like Chicken and Black Bean Quinoa Casserole!

Chicken and Black Bean Quinoa Casserole

Chicken and Black Bean Quinoa Casserole Recipe
Chicken and Black Bean Quinoa Casserole

Adapted from a Food.com recipe. Chock full of protein! If you need to cut some salt substitute lower-sodium taco seasoning or make your own salt-free mix at home.

How Long Does Chicken and Black Bean Quinoa Casserole Recipe Take To Prepare?

Chicken and Black Bean Quinoa Casserole takes several minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Chicken and Black Bean Quinoa Casserole Recipe Take To Cook?

Chicken and Black Bean Quinoa Casserole takes several minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Chicken and Black Bean Quinoa Casserole Recipe Make?

Chicken and Black Bean Quinoa Casserole makes 6 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Chicken and Black Bean Quinoa Casserole Recipe?

The ingredients for Chicken and Black Bean Quinoa Casserole are:

1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup canned or frozen corn, thawed
2 fresh jalepeno peppers, diced
1/4 cup salsa
3/4 cup water
2 Tbsp taco seasoning
1 lb. skinless chicken breast
1 cup dry quinoa
1 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar
fat free sour cream for topping (optional)*

*I included 1 Tbsp of sour cream per serving in the nutrition calculations


How Do I Make Chicken and Black Bean Quinoa Casserole?

Here is how you make Chicken and Black Bean Quinoa Casserole:

Preheat oven to 400?.In a large saucepan, combine first 7 ingredients (tomatoes through taco seasoning) over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, add chicken, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and very tender.Remove chicken, set aside. Add quinoa to pot and cook until it "blooms". Watch to see if you need to add more water, product should remain slightly saucy.Tear chicken into large chunks and add back to mixture. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish. Top with cheese and bake for about 10-15 minutes until browned and bubbly.If desired, top with fat-free sour cream.Serving Size: 6 servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LEB0401.


What's The Nutritional Info For Chicken and Black Bean Quinoa Casserole?

The nutritional information for Chicken and Black Bean Quinoa Casserole is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 345.7
  • Total Fat: 5.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 49.2 mg
  • Sodium: 925.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 45.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.4 g
  • Protein: 31.9 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Chicken and Black Bean Quinoa Casserole?

Chicken and Black Bean Quinoa Casserole is Mexican cuisine.


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