Description
A cozy, low-effort casserole filled with shredded chicken, black beans, quinoa, and cheese, all baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the chicken, salsa verde, black beans, corn, quinoa or rice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and pat down slightly.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Taste before baking to adjust salt and spice. Perfect for meal prep and leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: casserole, chicken, salsa verde, easy dinner, healthy meal