BBQ Chicken and Quinoa Casserole
Author: Shelby
Recipe type: Main Dish
- 3 Cups Cooked Quinoa (made from 1 cup uncooked quinoa with 2 cups water)
- 2 Cups Cooked and Shredded Chicken
- 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese or Colby Jack, divided
- 1 (15 oz can) Black Beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 Cup of Whole Kernel Corn (if using canned, be sure to drain)
- 1½ Cups of Favorite BBQ Sauce
- Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, chopped red onion, sour cream, diced avocado, etc
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- In a large baking dish mix together quinoa, chicken, beans, corn, 1.5 cups cheese and bbq until combined.
- Sprinkle top with other ½ cup of cheese evenly on top
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and casserole heated through.
- Remove from oven and if desired, drizzle with additional BBQ sauce and add optional toppings.
Recipe by The Gingham Apron at https://www.theginghamapron.com/bbq-chicken-and-quinoa-casserole/
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