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jalepeno popper quinoa

Recipe by
Jennifer Jaudon

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

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For jalepeno popper quinoa

  • 2 c
    quinoa
  • 16 oz
    low fat cream cheese
  • 4 lg
    chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2 c
    breadcrumbs
  • 1 c
    shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4
    jalepenos
  • 2 clove
    garlic
  • 2 tsp
    paprika

How To Make jalepeno popper quinoa

  • 1
    make the quinoa according to package directions, set aside
  • 2
    chop jalepenos-if you dont want this dish to be spicy, remove seeds and membranes before chopping.
  • 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
  • 4
    mix the first 3 ingredients with added onion powder in a casserole dish.
  • 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
  • 6
    bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 min or until cheese is melted and crumbs are crispy!
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