Chicken Enchilada Quinoa Bake Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Chicken Enchilada Quinoa Bake

Mexican enchiladas turned into a quick and hearty bake.

Yields:

6 servings

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Meal Type:

Main Dish

Rating:

Ingredients

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

Directions

  • Using 1 1/4 cup of water, cook quinoa according to package directions. Rinse and drain the black beans.
  • Heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Spray an 8" baking dish with Pam.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add oil and onion, cook 5 minutes or until onion is soft.
  • Reduce to low. Add quinoa, chicken, black beans, green chiles, chili powder and enchilada sauce, stir to combine. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup of cheese. Transfer quinoa mixture to baking dish. Top evenly with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 10-15 minutes.
  • Turn oven to broil. Placing baking dish about 5 inches from broiler, broil 1-2 minutes or until cheese is golden and bubbly.
  • Remove from broiler and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 352
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 16.29g
    % Daily Value 21%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 6.365g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 1.064g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 4.627g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 53mg
    % Daily Value 18%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 814mg
    % Daily Value 35%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 30.55g
    % Daily Value 11%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 6.4g
      % Daily Value 23%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 3.56g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 23.1g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 9mcg
    % Daily Value 1%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 1mg
    % Daily Value 1%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 17mg
    % Daily Value 1%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 4mg
    % Daily Value 22%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 381mg
    % Daily Value 8%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 352 KCal
  • Fat 16.29 g
  • Carbs 30.55 g
  • Protein 23.1 g

There are 352 calories in 1 serving of Chicken Enchilada Quinoa Bake.

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Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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