Dinner for 4

Cheddar Chicken Quinoa Bake

Name: Cheddar Chicken Quinoa Bake
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 shallot; 1 clove garlic; 2 green onions; 1 tomato; 1 cans (8 oz) tomato sauce; 1 dash red pepper flakes; salt & pepper; 2 cups cooked & shredded chicken; 2 cups cooked quinoa; 1/2 red bell pepper; 1 green chili pepper (optional); 1/4 cup cilantro; 5 1/2 cups grated white cheddar cheese

$14.57for 435 minServes 4

Cooked chicken and quinoa mix with vegetables, tomato sauce, and cheddar, then bake until hot and bubbling.

Photo: runningtothekitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Leeks and shallots, 0.15 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.54Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical	0.25	$0.34Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 0.3 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.62Typical price
	Tomato paste and sauce, 8 oz$0.10/oz typical	8 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Chicken breast, 0.65 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.65 lb	$2.18Typical price
	Quinoa, 12 oz$0.20/oz typical	12 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.2 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.47Typical price
	Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo, 0.5 oz$0.35/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.17Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 22 oz$0.30/oz typical	22 oz	$6.60Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$14.57

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

35 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

Mexican High-protein Family Dinners

Typical price

$3.64 per serving$14.57 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 shallot
1 clove garlic
2 green onions
1 tomato
1 cans (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 dash red pepper flakes
salt & pepper
2 cups cooked & shredded chicken
2 cups cooked quinoa
1/2 red bell pepper
1 green chili pepper (optional)
1/4 cup cilantro
5 1/2 cups grated white cheddar cheese

Steps

Heat the oven to 375 F.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook shallot, garlic, green onions, tomato, and bell pepper for 5 minutes.
Stir in tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and green chili, and simmer for 3 minutes.
Mix the vegetable sauce with chicken, quinoa, cilantro, and 4 cups cheddar in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
Top with the remaining cheddar and bake for 20 minutes, until bubbling and the center reaches 165 F.

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