Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:1 hr 15 minsServings:8Yield:8 cupsJump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:1 hr 15 minsServings:8Yield:8 cups

Active Time:30 mins

Active Time:

30 mins

Total Time:1 hr 15 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:8

Servings:

8

Yield:8 cups

Yield:

8 cups

Jump to Nutrition Facts

Christine Ma

overhead view of all ingredients in various dishes

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients4cupscubed peeled sweet potatoes (3/4-inch)3tablespoonswater1tablespooncanola oil1 ½poundsboneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed2cupschopped seeded poblano chiles½cupthinly sliced shallots2tablespoonsminced garlic2cupsunsalted chicken broth1 ½cupsmulticolored quinoa⅓cupdry white wine1teaspoonkosher salt1teaspoonground cumin½teaspoonground cinnamon⅛teaspooncayenne pepper½cupcrumbled queso fresco¼cupfresh cilantro

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Ingredients

4cupscubed peeled sweet potatoes (3/4-inch)

3tablespoonswater

1tablespooncanola oil

1 ½poundsboneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed

2cupschopped seeded poblano chiles

½cupthinly sliced shallots

2tablespoonsminced garlic

2cupsunsalted chicken broth

1 ½cupsmulticolored quinoa

⅓cupdry white wine

1teaspoonkosher salt

1teaspoonground cumin

½teaspoonground cinnamon

⅛teaspooncayenne pepper

½cupcrumbled queso fresco

¼cupfresh cilantro

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Place sweet potatoes and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; pierce a few holes in the top with a fork. Microwave on High for 4 minutes.

a bowl of chopped sweet potatoes covered with plastic wrap that has holes punched into it and condensation on the inside

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board and let stand for 5 minutes. Cut into 1-inch strips.

overhead view of a cutting board with browned, cooked chicken breasts cut into 1-inch strips

Add poblanos, shallots and garlic to the pan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add broth, quinoa, wine, salt, cumin, cinnamon and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the sweet potatoes and chicken.

overhead view of chopped sweet potatoes, chicken strips, pepper mixture, and quinoa in a pan

overhead view of casserole mixture in a casserole dish

Remove from oven; increase oven temperature to broil. Uncover the casserole and sprinkle with cheese. Broil 8 inches from the heat source until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Chicken, Quinoa & Sweet Potato Casserole

Recipe Updates

Specified ¾-inch sweet potato cubes (to ensure they’re cooked through).

Increased bake time to 35 to 40 minutes (to ensure tenderness and liquid absorption).

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2019; updated March 2022

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)349Calories11gFat39gCarbs23gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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