Dinner: Chicken Enchilada Quinoa Bake

Mexican enchiladas turned into a quick and hearty bake.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 35 mins

Total Time: 50 mins

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Chicken Breast

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Skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of the protein, as its contains 21 grams of protein for every 100 grams of breast. Additionally, chicken contains ample amounts of vitamin B6, which serves a vital function in helping to reduce the stressors that cause PCOS. Vitamin B6 help keeps your hormones at balanced levels, which is very helpful for those seeking to stem the flow of excessive testosterone and androgen

Ingredients

4 oz chopped green chilies
2 cups red enchilada sauce
15 oz reduced sodium black beans
2 1/4 cups quinoa
1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
1 1/2 cups chicken breast
1 tbsp chili powder
2 tsps olive oil
1/2 small onion, finely chopped

Instructions

1. Using 1 1/4 cup of water, cook quinoa according to package directions. Rinse and drain the black beans.

2. Heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Spray an 8" baking dish with Pam.

3. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add oil and onion, cook 5 minutes or until onion is soft.

4. Reduce to low. Add quinoa, chicken, black beans, green chiles, chili powder and enchilada sauce, stir to combine. Remove from heat.

5. Stir in 1/2 cup of cheese. Transfer quinoa mixture to baking dish. Top evenly with remaining cheese.

6. Bake 10-15 minutes.

7. Turn oven to broil. Placing baking dish about 5 inches from broiler, broil 1-2 minutes or until cheese is golden and bubbly.

8. Remove from broiler and serve.

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