Easy Mexican Chicken Quinoa Casserole

Name: Easy Mexican Chicken Quinoa Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa; 1 14 ounce can cooked black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 1/2 cups salsa; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth (plus 1/2 cup more if needed); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1–2 cloves minced garlic (optional); 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, divided; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 jalapeno, minced; 1 onion, sliced; 4 bell peppers, sliced; 1 1/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces; 1 tablespoon taco seasoning (I just use a mix of chili powder, onion powder, cumin, salt)

Prep 15m

Cook 1h 10m

Total 1h 25m

This Easy Mexican Chicken Quinoa Casserole is filled with quinoa, black beans, salsa, and chicken broth, flavored with taco seasoning, and topped with cheese. Sauté chicken, veggies, and jalapeno, then bake until bubbly. It’s a one-dish, healthy, back-to-school dinner that the whole family will love.