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Tabasco Quinoa Chicken Bake

Author: Gaby

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups shredded cheese divided
  • ½ cup refried beans
  • 1 ½ cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded chicken
  • 1 Tablespoon Original Tabasco
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • Finely chopped scallions as needed

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cook the quinoa according to the package directions. Once cooked, remove from heat and transfer the cooked quinoa into a large bowl.
  • Fold in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese, refried beans, crushed tomatoes, shredded chicken and the Tabasco. Season the entire mixture with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
  • Lightly spray a medium sized baking dish with non-stick spray, and transfer the mixture into the baking dish. Top with the remaining shredded cheese and bake for about 20 -25 minutes until the top layer of cheese is bubbly and melted.
  • Remove the baking dish from the oven and garnish with green onions and serve.