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Gluten-Free Nut-Free Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Quinoa Casserole — Mexican recipe

Mexican · Side dish

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Quinoa Casserole

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Ingredients

  • avocado1 small
  • pepper0.5 tsp
  • black beans15 oz
  • canned tomatoes10 oz
  • chili powder0.5 tsp
  • quinoa1 cup
  • cumin0.5 tsp
  • verde enchilada sauce10 oz
  • cilantro2 Tbsp
  • green onion tops4 servings
  • roma tomato1
  • salt4 servings
  • cheese2 cups
  • chicken breast1
  • corn15 oz
  • pepper0.5 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    To get started, heat your oven to 350 and prepare an 8x8 baking dish.

  2. 2

    Cook the quinoa according to the instructions.

  3. 3

    If you haven't already, boil and shred your chicken breast.In a medium sized mixing bowl add 2 Tbsp cilantro, 1 cup shredded cheese, quinoa, tomatoes with chilis, black beans, half of the can of sweet corn, verde enchilada sauce, cumin, chili powder, white pepper, black pepper, and salt to taste.

  4. 4

    Mix everything well, and then pour into the 8 x8 baking dish.

  5. 5

    Cover with the last cup of cheese and then bake in the oven for 15 minutes.

  6. 6

    Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Then top with chopped Roma tomato, chopped avocado, green onion tops, and remaining 2 tsp of cilantro.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately.

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Nutrition (per serving · serves 4)

594calories
34gProtein
68gCarbs
24gFat
Saturated Fat9g
Fiber18g
Sugar15g
Sodium1710mg
Cholesterol62mg

Estimated values based on ingredient data. Actual nutrition may vary.