Green Enchiladas Rice Bowl (Printable)

Zesty green enchiladas sauce with tender chicken, rice, black beans, avocado, and fresh garnishes in one bowl.

# Required Ingredients:

→ 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 black pepper, to taste

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the shredded chicken, green enchilada sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir frequently and heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
02 - Fluff the cooked rice and evenly distribute it among four serving bowls.
03 - Top each bowl of rice with the warm green enchilada chicken mixture, black beans, corn kernels, and diced red onion.
04 - Garnish each bowl with chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, radishes, and crumbled cheese.
05 - Accompany each serving with a lime wedge to be squeezed over the bowl just before eating.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare, ready in under one hour
  • Customizable toppings for a personalized Tex-Mex experience
02 -
  • Contains dairy; use a non-dairy cheese to keep it dairy-free
  • Check labels on enchilada sauce to confirm gluten-free status if needed
03 -
  • Swap chicken for sautéed zucchini or bell peppers for a vegetarian twist
  • Add pickled jalapenos or hot sauce for extra flavor and heat
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