Chicken Enchilada Quinoa

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

1 c. quinoa

2 c. low-sodium chicken broth

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 large onion, diced

1 jalapeño, minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. chili powder

2 c. shredded rotisserie chicken

1 c. corn kernels

1 c. red enchilada sauce

1 1/2 c. Shredded Monterey Jack

Chopped tomato, for garnish

Diced avocado, for garnish

Freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 350º. In a small saucepan, combine quinoa and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until fluffy, 15 to 20 minutes.

In a large skillet, heat oil. Add onion, jalapeño, and garlic and cook until tender, about 6 minutes. Add cumin and chili powder and stir until combined, then add chicken, corn, and enchilada sauce (reserve 1 tablespoon for drizzling) and stir until combined. Add 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa (reserve rest for later use) and stir until combined, then top with cheese.

Bake until cheese is melty, 15 minutes.

Garnish with tomato, avocado, cilantro, and reserved enchilada sauce and serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 2399
• Total Fat: 123 g
• Saturated Fat: 49 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 361 mg
• Sodium: 3545 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 162 g
• Dietary Fiber: 23 g
• Total Sugars: 26 g
• Protein: 139 g