Ingredients
Gather your ingredients and get ready to create a dish that’s both satisfying and simple. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 pound ground turkey or chicken
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: sliced avocado and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Let’s get cooking! Follow these steps to bring your High Protein Casserole to life:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey or chicken until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
- Add the diced bell pepper and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the quinoa, chicken broth, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Once baked, sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International