One Bowl Enchilada Casserole Pantry Staples- Happy + Nourished

One Bowl Enchilada Casserole Pantry Staples

Posted Apr 28, 2020 in Food + Nutrition, The Recipe Box by Taylor Sutton

Ready for round two of utilizing those pantry staples from quarantine? This delicious casserole bowl will help you use up those pantry and freezer staples and help you celebrate Cinco de Mayo!

What You Need

1 cup quinoa (or rice)
1- 10 oz can enchilada sauce
1- 4.5 oz chopped green chiles, drained
½ cup corn (frozen or canned)
1 cup canned black beans
12 oz shredded chicken
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp chili powder
¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Optional: avocado, tomato

How It’s Made:

Cook quinoa according to package instructions; set aside.
Preheat the oven to 375℉. Lightly oil or coat with nonstick spray a 2-quart baking dish or 8×8 dish.
In a large bowl, combine quinoa, enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, green chiles, olives, cumin, and chili powder. Stir in ½ cup cheddar and ½ cup mozzarella.
Spread quinoa mixture into the baking dish. Top with leftover cheese. Put into the oven and bake for about 15 minutes, until the cheese has melted and bubbles.
Optional: garnish with avocado and tomato.

Serves 4