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Chicken Quinoa Casserole
10 min
Prep Time30 min
Cook Time40 min
Total TimeCasserole.. The OG one-pot wonder comfort food. This one is filled with chicken breast, quinoa, black beans and a whole lot of vegetables with a nod to Mexican flavors. Delicious, good for you, and so easy to make. It’s freezer-friendly and perfect for meal-prepping too!
Ingredients (6 servings)
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300g chicken breast
1 onion
1 green bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
400g tinned tomatoes
400g black beans, drained
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1.5 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
-Salt, to taste
-Pepper, to taste
555g cooked quinoa
60g shredded cheese
200g non-fat Greek yogurt
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- Small dice onion, bell peppers and chicken.
- Preheat oven to 180°C / 355°F.
- Heat up olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell peppers and saute until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add diced chicken, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Saute until browned, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes and drained black beans. Let the mixture come to a simmer, then turn off the heat.
- Stir in quinoa and Greek yogurt. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Transfer mixture to a large baking dish and top with shredded cheese. Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before topping with chopped cilantro. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
- Feel free to substitute chicken with any other protein of choice. Ground beef/ turkey/ crumbled tofu will also be great in this casserole.
- For dairy-free, substitute shredded cheese with non-dairy cheese and Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt or cashew cheese.
- Feel free to adjust amount of chili powder according to your spice tolerance.
- Use a casserole dish that is flame-safe and oven-safe to make this recipe with only one pot!
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