BBQ Chicken Quinoa Bake
Serves 6
The leftover game that feels like a brand new dish. Use any cooked grain you might have on hand and substitute other frozen vegetables or cheese for a versatile on-the- go weeknight dinner that uses pantry ingredients and any oven-safe Pyrex baking dish you have in your cabinets.
Ingredients:
3 cups cooked quinoa
8 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
1 rotisserie chicken, shredded with skin
1 15-ounce can of black beans
1 cup frozen corn, defrosted
1 bottle bbq sauce of choice
1 red onion, finely chopped for garnish
1 avocado diced, for garnish
Sour cream, for serving
Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease a Pyrex Baking Dish such as a 2 qt. Oblong or 8” Square.
Combine quinoa, 2 cups cheese, chicken, beans, corn and bbq sauce together and place in baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cup of cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes until heated through and golden brown and bubbly on the top.
Remove from oven and cool slight, garnish with onion, avocado and sour cream.