jalepeno popper quinoa

Name: Jalepeno Popper Quinoa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) quinoa; 16 ounce(s) low fat cream cheese; 4 large chicken breasts; 1 1/2 cup(s) breadcrumbs; 1 cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese; 4 - jalepenos; 2 clove(s) garlic; 2 teaspoon(s) paprika

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Jennifer Jaudon

Updated on Mar 10, 2014

this was a "lets see if this works" moment in the kitchen, and boy did it! This got rave reviews by my family

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cups quinoa
16 ounces low fat cream cheese
4 large chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 - jalepenos
2 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons paprika

How To Make jalepeno popper quinoa

Step 1

make the quinoa according to package directions, set aside

Step 2

chop jalepenos-if you dont want this dish to be spicy, remove seeds and membranes before chopping.
Step 3

on a stovetop, cook chicken breasts in olive oil, with 2 cloves of garlic, salt and pepper. when their done, cut into bite-sized pieces
Step 4

mix the first 3 ingredients with added onion powder in a casserole dish.
Step 5

in a bag, mix the cup of shredded cheese with the breadcrumbs, adding 2 tsp paprika (i also added black pepper and garlic powder) shake together, and spread on top of casserole
Step 6

bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 min or until cheese is melted and crumbs are crispy!
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