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Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Quinoa

Averie Cooks
  • 0 minutes
  • Serves 6 to 8

INGREDIENTS

3 tbsp

olive oil

2

cups sweet Vidalia or yellow onion, peeled and diced small (about 1 large onion)

1

red bell pepper, trimmed, seeded, and diced small; reserve a few pieces for garnishing

1 cup

quinoa (I used white)

1 1/2 cups

water

3 cups

shredded chicken (use about half of one storebought rotisserie chicken to save time; or roast or cook your own chicken in a skillet)

1 cup

red enchilada sauce

1 cup

corn (fresh or frozen)

1 cup

cooked black beans, drained and rinsed

2 tsp

cumin

1 tsp

smoked paprika (regular paprika may be substituted)

1 tsp

black pepper

1/2 tsp

salt, or to taste (will vary based on how salty the brand of enchilada sauce used is, how salty the rotisserie chicken and cheese are, and personal preference)

cayenne pepper, optional and to taste

2 cups

shredded Mexican cheese blend

1

ripe Hass avocado, peeled, seeded, and diced small, optional for garnishing

1/4

cup cilantro leaves, finely minced, optional for garnishing