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Barbecue Chicken Quinoa Bake
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17 INGREDIENTS • 7 STEPS • 1HR

Barbecue Chicken Quinoa Bake

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The quinoa is loaded with juicy grilled chicken breasts, sweet corn, red onions, grape tomatoes, and barbecue sauce and topped with melty Monterey Jack and crispy whole-wheat Panko.
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Domesticate Me
Serena makes cooking and entertaining accessible and fun, regardless of your kitchen setup/culinary experience.
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The quinoa is loaded with juicy grilled chicken breasts, sweet corn, red onions, grape tomatoes, and barbecue sauce and topped with melty Monterey Jack and crispy whole-wheat Panko.
1HR
Total Time
$2.10
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
US / Metric
Quinoa
1 cup
Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
1 1/2 cups
Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Sweet Corn Kernels
3/4 cup
Sweet Corn Kernels
Red Onion
1/2
Medium Red Onion, finely chopped
Kosher Salt
to taste
Finely Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Finely Ground Black Pepper
Garlic
3 cloves
Garlic, minced
Grape Tomatoes
1 cup
Chicken Breast
2 cups
Chicken Breasts, shredded
Barbecue Sauce
1/2 cup
Barbecue Sauce
Monterey Jack Cheese
1 1/2 cups
Monterey Jack Cheese
Whole Wheat Panko Breadcrumbs
3 Tbsp
Whole Wheat Panko Breadcrumbs
Fresh Cilantro
to taste
Scallion
to taste
Scallions, thinly sliced
Grape Tomatoes
to taste
Avocado
to taste
Avocados, diced
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
556
Fat
27.9 g
Protein
27.2 g
Carbs
50.1 g
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step 1
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
step 2
Place the Quinoa (1 cup) and Low-Sodium Chicken Broth (1 1/2 cups) in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Cover and cook for 14 minutes until all the liquid has been absorbed. Let rest for 5 minutes, covered, then fluff
step 3
Heat Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) in a ovenproof skillet. Transfer the quinoa mixture to medium baking dish before putting it in the oven. When hot, add the Sweet Corn Kernels (3/4 cup) and Red Onion (1/2).
step 3 Heat Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) in a ovenproof skillet. Transfer the quinoa mixture to medium baking dish before putting it in the oven. When hot, add the Sweet Corn Kernels (3/4 cup) and Red Onion (1/2).
step 4
Season with Kosher Salt (to taste), Finely Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Cook until corn is tender and onions are translucent. Stir in Grape Tomatoes (1 cup) and Garlic (3 cloves) and cook for 2 minutes until the tomatoes are just softened and the garlic is fragrant.
step 4 Season with Kosher Salt (to taste), Finely Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Cook until corn is tender and onions are translucent. Stir in Grape Tomatoes (1 cup)  and Garlic (3 cloves) and cook for 2 minutes until the tomatoes are just softened and the garlic is fragrant.
step 5
Turn off the heat and add the cooked quinoa, Chicken Breasts (2 cups), Barbecue Sauce (1/2 cup) half of Monterey Jack Cheese (1 1/2 cups). Stir until everything is well combined. Top with Whole Wheat Panko Breadcrumbs (3 Tbsp) and remaining cheese.
step 5 Turn off the heat and add the cooked quinoa, Chicken Breasts (2 cups), Barbecue Sauce (1/2 cup) half of Monterey Jack Cheese (1 1/2 cups). Stir until everything is well combined. Top with Whole Wheat Panko Breadcrumbs (3 Tbsp) and remaining cheese.
step 6
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling and top is lightly browned.
step 7
Garnish with toppings like Avocados (to taste), Fresh Cilantro (to taste), Scallions (to taste), and Grape Tomatoes (to taste).
step 7 Garnish with toppings like Avocados (to taste), Fresh Cilantro (to taste), Scallions (to taste), and Grape Tomatoes (to taste).
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American
Brunch
Comfort Food
Lunch
Chicken
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Whole Grains
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