Meat & Poultry Chicken Healthy Chicken Thigh Recipes Healthy BBQ & Grilled Chicken Thigh Recipes Chicken, Quinoa & Sweet Potato Casserole 3.8 (26) 23 Reviews This protein-loaded chicken and sweet potato casserole dish is made with multicolored quinoa, a blend of white, red and black varieties, but any color will work. By Robin Bashinsky Updated on September 19, 2023 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 cups Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugar Soy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 4 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes (3/4-inch) 3 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed 2 cups chopped seeded poblano chiles ½ cup thinly sliced shallots 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 cups unsalted chicken broth 1 ½ cups multicolored quinoa ⅓ cup dry white wine 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ cup crumbled queso fresco ¼ cup fresh 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. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board and let stand for 5 minutes. 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. Spoon the mixture into a 9-by-13-inch broiler-safe baking dish. Cover with foil. Bake until the sweet potatoes and quinoa are tender and the liquid is fully absorbed, 35 to 40 minutes. 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. Recipe Updates Based on earlier review and comments of this recipe, we've retested and made the following adjustments (and updated the nutritional analysis accordingly): 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 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 349 Calories 11g Fat 39g Carbs 23g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 1 cup Calories 349 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 39g 14% Dietary Fiber 5g 19% Total Sugars 6g Protein 23g 46% Total Fat 11g 13% Saturated Fat 3g 14% Cholesterol 83mg 28% Vitamin A 9751IU 195% Vitamin C 14mg 15% Folate 73mcg 18% Sodium 432mg 19% Calcium 96mg 7% Iron 3mg 17% Magnesium 99mg 24% Potassium 660mg 14% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved