BBQ Chicken Quinoa Casserole
Learn how to make this BBQ Chicken Quinoa Casserole that is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 447kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked quinoa - 1 cup uncooked
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts - cooked and shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheese - I used a mix of shredded pepper jack and mozzarella as that's what I had on hand
- 15 oz black beans - one 15 oz can, drained and rinsed
- 1.5 cups whole-kernel corn - canned or frozen (then thawed)
- 15 oz chopped tomatoes - one 15 oz can, drained
- 16 oz. cauliflower rice - make your own or buy premade
- ½ cup homemade BBQ sauce - or your favorite store bought
- ¼ cup green onions - chopped
- salt + pepper
Toppings:
- BBQ Sauce
- Avocado
- Fresh cilantro
- Green onions
- Sour Cream
- Chipotle Ranch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large bowl mix together 3 cups cooked quinoa, shredded cooked chicken, cheese, black beans, corn, chopped tomatoes, cauliflower rice, bbq sauce and chopped green onions. Stir until combined and add additional bbq sauce if necessary.
- Transfer the quinoa mixture to a large baking dish and smooth the top with a large spatula. Bake at 375 degrees F for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until warmed through. Remove from oven and drizzle with additional bbq sauce, sour cream and sprinkle with fresh chopped red onion, green onion and cilantro.
Nutrition
Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 642mg | Potassium: 1174mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 45.5mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 4.5mg
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