Hi there! I am Megan from The Housewife in Training Files. I am so honored to be a contributor to My Cooking Spot! What an amazing little blog this is.
I have a special place in my heart for quinoa and for many reasons. You can even say I am tad bit obsessed. And for good reasons! A quick cooking, gluten free whole grain that is a nutritional powerhouse. It contains more antioxidants, protein and fiber than any other grain; which is the perfect reason for me to substitute any recipe that calls for rice, couscous and even pasta!
When I think of winter, I immediately curse Mother Nature, kidding, sorta. No really; I immediately think of comfort dishes. Cheesy, gooey dishes that are so rich they keep you full and happy for hours on end! One evening I was feeling like a bit of a fiesta so I set out to make a lighter dish that was a way less time consuming than making a full Mexican spread. Let’s be honest, I had a margarita calling my name.
Bell peppers and onions are caramelized until nutty and sweet, then seasoned with spices for a flavor kick. The mixture is then simmered in homemade enchilada sauce. Have you ever made enchilada sauce? It is SO stinkin simple plus the flavors are out of this world. You will never go back to store bought. Once the mixture is heated, I throw in cooked quinoa and green chiles for a little extra heat because what are fajitas without a spicy finish? Oh you didn’t think I forgot about the cheese did you? Perfectly creamy, melty cheese makes any mexican dinner and it completes this dish for sure. I have been obsessed with Kraft’s new Jalapeno White Cheddar Cheese that I have been sneaking it into every dish I can. Its out of this world delicious. Think of the possibilities of homemade cheese dip!
With every flavor of chicken fajita’s jam packed into a comforting, simple and skinny winter casserole you will save enough room for a delicious margarita! Ole!
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Pinned! This looks & sounds delicious.
Thank you Melissa! I hope you enjoy it!