Tex-Mex Chicken Quinoa
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 1 serving
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 393 calorie
- Total Fat
- 11 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 1 grams
- Sodium
- 266 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 37 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 7 grams
- Protein
- 36 grams
- Total: 10 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Cook: 5 min
Ingredients
2 tablespoons salsa
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup cooked chicken, roughly chopped
1/2 cup cooked quinoa
1/4 cup black beans
Suggested toppings: diced avocado, shredded cheese, chopped fresh cilantro, freshly squeezed lime juice
Directions
- In a large mug or small bowl, combine the oil and red onion. Microwave until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chicken, quinoa, beans, salsa, cumin, chili powder and salt and pepper to taste then stir and microwave for another minute or two. Serve with toppings of your choice.