Chipotle Quinoa Casserole with Chicken

Name: Chipotle Quinoa Casserole with Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American, TexMex
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray; 1 lb. chicken, cooked and shredded or diced*; 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder; 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder (may substitute regular chili powder); 1 cup dry quinoa (uncooked); 1 (16 oz) jar salsa; 2 cups water, add water to empty salsa jar and shake; 1 ½ cups frozen corn; 1 small zucchini, diced (1 – 1 1/2 cups); 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles; 8 ounces shredded colby jack or cheddar cheese (2-2 1/2 cups); Optional: Chopped fresh cilantro, fresh lime wedges, avocado

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:55min

Here's a healthy and delicious weeknight dinner that boasts nutritious ingredients and crowd-pleasing Tex-Mex flavors. This family-friendly quinoa casserole is high in protein, veggie loaded, and provides wonderful leftovers.

Updated at: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:56:45 GMT