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[NEW] Quinoa & Chicken Enchilada Skillet

If you’re looking for a flavorful dinner that can be on the table in 45 minutes, look no further. You’ll love every bite of this delicious, hassle-free meal.
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Prep Time: 20 min.
Cook Time: 25 min.
Total Time: 45 mins
4 Servings
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[NEW] Quinoa & Chicken Enchilada Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, sliced ¾ cup quinoa
  • 1 cup low-sodium enchilada sauce ½ cup water 1 bell pepper, sliced ½ tsp. garlic powder ½ tsp. cumin
  • 1 cup no-salt-added black beans, rinsed 1 lime, zested and juiced 1 avocado â…“ cup fresh cilantro ½ unsweetened almond milk ¼ t. salt

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Instructions

  1. Heat oil in large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear on both sides, about 1 minute per side.
  2. Add quinoa, enchilada sauce, water, pepper, garlic powder and cumin.
  3. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover and cook until most of the liquid is gone and the quinoa is soft (about 12 minutes). Stir in black beans and zest.
  4. While quinoa is cooking, place lime juice, avocado, cilantro, almond milk and salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until well combined.
  5. Serve hot, topped with the avocado sauce.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 379 g
Amount per serving
Calories 452
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.5g 22%
Saturated Fat 2.3g 13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 64.6mg 22%
Sodium 397.7mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 44.9g 16%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g 43%
Total Sugars 5.8g
Includes 0.5g Added Sugars 2%
Protein 30.9g
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 0%
Calcium 136.5mg 10%
Iron 4.3mg 20%
Potassium 1126.7mg 25%

*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 nutrition advice.

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