Chicken Enchilada Quinoa Bake

By Katecooks

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa (white or red)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans
• 2 cups enchilada sauce (from 19-oz can)
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
• 1 cup shredded Jack cheese (4 oz)
• Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
• Sliced avocado
• Fresh cilantro
• Crumbled cotija (white Mexican) cheese, if desired

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from bettycrocker.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) or 13x9-inch (3-quart) ceramic or broiler-proof baking dish with cooking spray.

2. Heat 10- or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and onion; cook 5 minutes or until onion is soft.

3. Reduce heat to low. Add quinoa, chicken, black beans, and 2 cups of the enchilada sauce; stir to combine. Remove from heat.

4. Stir in Cheddar cheese. Transfer quinoa mixture to baking dish. Top evenly with Jack cheese.

5. Bake 10 to 15 minutes.

6. Turn oven control to broil. Place baking dish about 5 inches from broiler; broil 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is golden and bubbly. Remove from broiler. Top with sour cream, avocado, cilantro and cotija cheese. Serve immediately.