Crockpot Chicken Quinoa Casserole

close up view of quinoa chicken bake topped with cheese

4.88 from 16 votes

Crockpot Chicken Quinoa Casserole

Crockpot Chicken Quinoa Casserole is packed with chicken, quinoa, vegetables, and packed with flavor. A great way to introduce quinoa to kids, it's a one-pot meal your whole family will enjoy.

Prep Time10

Cook Time8

Total Time8 10

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: crockpot quinoa chicken, healthy crockpot meals

Servings:

Calories: 349kcal

Author: Jodi Danen, RDN / Create Kids Club

Ingredients

1 pound chicken breasts ✅
2 cups dry quinoa
28 ounces diced tomatoes
14 ounces enchilada sauce ✅
1 cup water
15 ounces black beans ✅
15 ounces corn kernels, drained ✅
4 ounces diced green chilies ✅
1 medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon chili powder ✅
1 tablespoon cumin ✅
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar ✅

Instructions

Combine ingredients. Add all ingredients, except the cheese, into the crockpot or slow cooker.
1 pound chicken breasts, 2 cups dry quinoa, 28 ounces diced tomatoes, 14 ounces enchilada sauce, 1 cup water, 15 ounces black beans, 15 ounces corn kernels, drained, 4 ounces diced green chilies, 1 medium onion, diced, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt
Cook. Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
⭐️ Shred the chicken and add cheese. Once cooked, shred chicken then stir cheese into the casserole.
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar

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Notes

Don't want to use chicken breasts? You could use boneless chicken thighs, boneless pork chops, or even a beef roast to make a completely different experience.

You could cook this recipe without the chicken and add leftover shredded or rotisserie chicken at the end as well.

Add vegetables! Flavored with tomatoes and corn, do not hesitate to elevate the flavor profile by tossing in your favorite vegetables or the veggies piled in your produce drawer. From broccoli and cauliflower to mushrooms and zucchini, you can add a nutritious boost to this already flavorful quinoa meal.

Easily make ahead by preparing a batch of this simple quinoa recipe to store in the fridge then reheat during the week for either lunch or dinner.

Turn into a chicken quinoa bowl by scooping into a serving dish then topping with shredded lettuce, Pico de Gallo, more shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream or avocado slices.

CCK Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you're new to eating gluten-free we understand it's overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don't. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn't require a helper.

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