Crock Pot Quinoa and Chicken Salsa Casserole
Ingredients:
- 1 lbs shredded Rotisserie Chicken
- 2 cups of low sodium Chicken broth (1 cup put off to side)
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 15 oz. can black beans (rinse before adding in)
- 1 bag frozen corn (I get steam fresh)
- 2 cups fresh salsa (or favorite brand)
- 8 oz. Mexican Cheese blend
- 5 oz Queso Fresco crumbled
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground pepper (or cracked)
Additional Toppings of your choice:
- Greek yogurt (in place of sour cream– don’t worry, it tastes just fine) 🙂
- Olives
- Salsa
- Chopped tomatoes
- Avocado
- Cilantro
Directions:
- Combine all the ingredients from first list – except 4 ounces of shredded cheese and 1 cup of chicken broth – in a 4 to 5-quart slow cooker.
- Add the remaining broth and shredded cheese over the ingredients.
- Cover with a lid and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours, or until the quinoa is fully cooked.
- Enjoy and serve with your favorite toppings!