Chicken Enchilada Farro Bake
A flavorful, one-pot dinner the whole family will love, this Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Farro Bake is protein-packed and loaded with fresh veggies.
Servings 8
Calories 329kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup farro cooked according to package instructions
- 4 cups cooked chicken shredded - rotisserie works great!
- 14 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 medium zucchini diced
- 1 red pepper seeded and diced
- ½ cup corn fresh or frozen
- 4 ounce can diced green chiles
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce store bought or homemade
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese or monterey jack
- scallions garnish
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees and have a 9 x 13 baking dish ready to use.
- In a large bowl, mix together cooked farro, chicken, black beans, zucchini, red pepper, corn, chiles, enchilada sauce and smoked paprika.
- Pour mixture into the baking dish and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle evenly with shredded cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and broil on high for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let sit for 5-10 minutes to settle before serving.
Notes
Freezes well and can be made up to 5 days in advance before baking in the oven to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 13.7g | Saturated Fat: 4.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9.2g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 628mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1.6g