Green Enchiladas Rice Bowl (Printable version)

Vibrant bowl with green sauce, chicken, rice, beans, corn, and fresh toppings for a quick Tex-Mex meal.

# What you need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast (rotisserie or poached)

→ Grains

02 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice

→ Sauce

03 - 1 1/2 cups green enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)

→ Vegetables & Toppings

04 - 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
05 - 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
06 - 1/2 cup diced red onion
07 - 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
08 - 1 avocado, sliced
09 - 1/2 cup sliced radishes
10 - 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or shredded Monterey Jack cheese
11 - 1 lime, cut into wedges

→ Seasonings

12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
13 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine shredded chicken, green enchilada sauce, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir and heat through until warm, about 5 minutes.
02 - Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and evenly divide it among four serving bowls.
03 - Top each bowl of rice with the warm enchilada chicken mixture, black beans, corn, and diced red onion.
04 - Garnish bowls with chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, radishes, and crumbled queso fresco or shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
05 - Offer each bowl with a lime wedge to squeeze over just before enjoying.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick prep and cook time for busy evenings
  • Loaded with fresh, wholesome ingredients that satisfy
02 -
  • This meal contains dairy in the cheese; omit if needed.
  • Verify green enchilada sauce labels for gluten-free if required.
03 -
  • Swap chicken for sautéed veggies or extra beans to make it vegetarian.
  • Add pickled jalapenos or hot sauce for extra kick.
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