Southwest Chicken Quinoa Casserole
A comforting casserole blending shredded chicken, quinoa, and vibrant Southwest flavors, perfect for family gatherings or weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the cooked and shredded chicken, cooked quinoa, drained black beans, corn, and salsa in a large mixing bowl.
- Fold in one cup of the Monterey Jack cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased large casserole dish.
- Top with the remaining Monterey Jack cheese.
- Bake for about 25–30 minutes, or until bubbling and golden on top.
- Let it rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with fresh cilantro or sour cream. Pair with avocado salad or tortilla chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, chicken, quinoa, Southwest, comfort food
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