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Meal Make-over Monday - Quinoa Enchilada Casserole

by on ‎03-09-2015 04:48 PM


If it's Monday, you know it's time for another delicious meal makeover!  Hope you give this a try with your family!  


 


All my best,


Albany


 


QUINOA ENCHILADA CASSEROLE


INGREDIENTS:



2 cup quinoa



2 cups Chicken Broth


3 Chicken Breasts, cooked & shredded


1 can (10oz) mild enchilada sauce


1 can (4.5-ounce)  chopped green chiles, drained


1 medium onion, Chopped


1 Can black beans, drained and rinsed


¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves


1 teaspoon cumin


1 teaspoon chili powder


salt and pepper, to taste


1 1/2 cups shredded Cotija


1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced



INSTRUCTIONS:


In a large saucepan, place 2 cups water and 2 cups Chicken Broth.  Cook quinoa according to package instructions


Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Lightly spray a 2 quart dish with cooking spray.


In a large skillet, sauté the onion.



 


Add shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, green chilies, onion, black beans, cilantro, cumin and chili powder; season with salt and pepper, to taste.





 


 



  


Fold in cooked quinoa. Allow ingredients to mix and warm in the pan for about 5 minutes.



Transfer the chicken/quinoa mixture into the prepared baking dish.



Top with grated Cotija Cheese.



Place into oven and bake until bubbly and cheeses have melted, about 15 minutes.


Serve immediately, garnished with avocado, if desired.

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