Quinoa and Chicken Enchilada Bake

By srumbel

Make this tasty casserole, my friends. It will fill you up with the nutrient rich goodness found in quinoa, chicken, black beans and avocado. The sauce is super flavorful and packs a fabulous Mexican flavor. My kids loved it (even my little boys!), MyHandsomeHusband loved it…I loved it. I’m excited to make it again!
from jamiecooksitup.net

Ingredients

• 1 C quinoa
• 2 C hot water
• 1 tsp chicken bouillon granules
• 1 small can green chilis
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 3 Tb chopped cilantro, divided
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 3/4 C mozzarella cheese,divided
• 3/4 C cheddar cheese,divided
• 2 C cooked chicken, chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
• 1 tomato
• 1 avocado
• Instructions

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Pour 1 cup quinoa into a medium-sized sauce pan.
2. Add 2 cups of hot water and 1 tsp chicken bouillon granules. Bring it to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover the pot and allow it to cook until tender. Should only take 7-10 minutes. Fluff it up a bit with a fork and give it a taste to make sure it's nice and soft.
3. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
4. Into a large mixing bowl place the quinoa, 1 small can green chilis, 1 (15 ounce) can corn (drained), 1 (15 ounce) can black beans (drained), 2 Tb chopped cilantro, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 C cheddar cheese, 1/2 C mozzarella cheese, 2 C cooked chicken (chopped) and 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Pour 1 (10 ounce) can of enchilada sauce (I used mild) and 2 Tb salsa over the other ingredients.
Stir to combine.
5. Spray a 3 quart casserole dish with cooking spray and pour the filling into it. Sprinkle 1/4 C mozzarella cheese and 1/4 C cheddar cheese over the top.
6. Pop it into the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese gets all melty and bubbly.
7. Chop 1 tomato and 1 avocado into small pieces and sprinkle them over the top of the casserole. Sprinkle 1 Tb chopped cilantro over it as well.
Serve and enjoy!