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Southwestern BBQ Chicken Quinoa

Easy, healthy, and absolutely delicious! This Southwestern BBQ Chicken Quinoa is both light and filling. Great for lunch, dinner, or meal prep for the week!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Author: Maggie @ Cupcakes and Sarcasm

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Cooked Shredded Chicken
  • 1/2 Cup BBQ Sauce + more for serving
  • 1 Cup Uncooked Quinoa
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Small Onion, diced
  • 1 Red Pepper, diced
  • 1 Cup Black Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 Cup Corn (frozen, fresh or canned- drained if using canned)
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped + more for serving
  • 1/2 Lime, juiced

Instructions

  • Cook 1 cup of uncooked quinoa according to package directions.
  • Toss the shredded chicken with the bbq sauce and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Add the onions and red pepper to the skillet and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the corn and black beans and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  • Lower the heat to medium-low and then add the cooked quinoa, lime juice, and cilantro. Stir until everything is well combined.
  • Divide the quinoa between bowls and top with the shredded bbq chicken. Drizzle with a little extra bbq sauce and top with a little extra chopped cilantro. Serve with a lime wedge, if desired. Enjoy!