Stir the chicken into the mixture to get the chicken mostly covered by the mixture, and return to the oven for another 30 minutes of baking. Mix the quinoa, black beans, salsa, chicken broth, salt, garlic, and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese in a large bowl. – oh and the casserole….looks amazing! YUP. A little thing about me: I ♡ FOOD. This one sounds amazing. See, I’m LEARNING, you guys! If you notice there are a few uncooked quinoa pieces on top, just give it a stir and bake it a little longer (a few readers also commented that it helped them to add a little extra broth at this point). Tag @pinchofyum on Instagram so we can find you! And snacks. Cheesy Mexican chicken quinoa casserole is loaded with black beans, tomatoes, corn and peppers, plus plenty of cheese, for a delicious and healthy family dinner! Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes And I’m definitely on the juicier version in a bowl for dipping train! Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Suhhhweeeeet, that’s what I thought. ;o). Add chicken in, stir, cover, and reduce to simmer. Yep! Serve with a green salad tossed with an oregano vinaigrette. Always a sucker for meals involving chips! Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Casserole-Style. Because it must be a sign from God that all the pop ups on your site directed at me are either for 1.) Sauté until golden brown and tender-crisp, like you would for fajitas. Mix chicken breasts, black beans, tomatoes, cream of chicken soup, half the Cheddar cheese, sour cream, chili powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Transfer to a well-greased casserole dish (something close to 9×13). This chicken fajita bake with quinoa is bursting with Mexican inspired flavors. Can I interest you in a mid-week pick me up of Mexican Chicken Quinoa Casserole involving a pan piled high with blistered peppers, salsa-ified quinoa, black beans, spicy chicken, and Pepperjack cheese? Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese on top. Sauté … Mix in 1 cup cheese. I also enjoyed watching you make it on snapchat! I’m like HOW ARE YOU NOT THINKING ABOUT IT AT EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY? Thanks for posting this. (It’s also gluten-free and easy to make ahead!) ★☆ Information is not currently available for this nutrient. Ahahaha – this is so funny – I would have had to google it if this would have been written on someone else’s blog a week ago. Okay!! No, but seriously. This casserole is DEFINITELY something I won’t forget. The equipment section above contains affiliate links to products we use and love! Spoon half the chicken mixture on top. What an awesome and easy to make weeknight dinner. Just trying to stay hip on this here bloggg.). This looks great btw, thanks for sharing! I thought my husband was the only person who just FORGETS to bring a lunch. Oh my gosh, sad. YUM! Add comma separated list of ingredients to exclude from recipe. While the quinoa is baking, heat the oil in a large skillet. Stir in the black beans, reserved quinoa, Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. What is it about men…? DO YOU HAVE A LUNCH? Take a note from my 5-star rated Mexican Chicken Quinoa Casserole, top it with cheese and tuck it under the broiler for a few minutes to crisp the top. Saute green bell peppers and onion until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. And easy meals that I can eat 500 times? Pair it alongside Crockpot Mexican Chicken or Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos. Pair it alongside Crockpot Mexican Chicken or Instant Pot Shredded Chicken … Chips in this is just YUM! This looks delicious. Stir in the black beans, reserved quinoa, Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. YES! The Curse of The Food Blogger is upon me – I honestly can’t just leave a recipe be, even when it’s my own recipe. I have to pack and remind my boyfriend to eat his lunch… There’s no way I forget to eat my meals, I always make time for food .