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Crock Pot Quinoa and Chicken Salsa Casserole

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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:

  1. 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.
  2. Add the remaining broth and shredded cheese over the ingredients.
  3. 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.
  4. Enjoy and serve with your favorite toppings!