King Ranch Chicken and Quinoa Casserole Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Dinner

This King Ranch Chicken and Quinoa Casserole Recipe | Myrecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Adam Hickman This ain't your mama's chicken casserole. The comfort food classic gets a modern, nutrient-dense makeover with the addition of quinoa. Beyond being warm, cheesy, and generally delightful, this flavor-packed casserole is loaded with

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups cooked quinoa
5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 cups chopped seeded poblano pepper (about 3 medium)
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
2 cups unsalted chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 (14.5-ounce) can unsalted fire-roasted tomatoes
1 (4-ounce) can mild chopped green chiles
6 ounces skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast, shredded (1 1/2 cups)
3.5 ounces reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded and divided (about 3/4 cup)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 °.
Combine cooked quinoa and 1 tablespoon oil in a bowl. Spread quinoa on a parchment-lined baking sheet; bake at 400 ° for 14 minutes.
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil; swirl. Add poblano pepper, onion, and garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Stir in flour, cumin, and chili powder; cook 1 minute. Add stock, salt, tomatoes, and chopped green chiles to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes. Remove pan from heat; stir in chicken. Pour half of chicken mixture into the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish; top with half of quinoa mixture and 2 ounces cheese. Repeat layers once with remaining chicken mixture, remaining quinoa, and remaining 1. 5 ounces cheese. Bake at 400 ° for 25 minutes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is King Ranch Chicken and Quinoa Casserole Recipe | Myrecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this King Ranch Chicken and Quinoa Casserole Recipe | Myrecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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