Pinch Of Yum Easy Mexican Chicken Quinoa Casserole Recipes Recipe

Total time: 70 minutes

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Net Carbs are 8% of calories per serving, at 34g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Pinch Of Yum Easy Mexican Chicken Quinoa Casserole Recipes Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 8% of calories per serving, at 34g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 35%. At 804mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Pinch Of Yum Easy Mexican Chicken Quinoa Casserole Recipes Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 servings   ( 348 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 429
Total Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 75mg
Sodium: 804mg
Total Carbohydrates: 43g
Dietary Fiber: 9g
Sugar: 6g
Protein: 33g
Calcium: 200mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 960mg Vitamin A: 168mcg
Vitamin C: 80mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups uncooked quinoa
  • 1 14 ounce can cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1½ cups salsa
  • 1½ cups chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1-2 cloves minced garlic (optional)
  • 1½ cups shredded cheese, divided
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 jalapeño, minced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 4 bell peppers, sliced
  • 1¼ lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning (I just use a mix of chili powder, onion powder, cumin, salt)

Instructions

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