Green Enchiladas Rice Bowl (Print)

Zesty green enchilada chicken and rice bowl topped with fresh veggies and cheese for an easy weeknight meal.

# 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 freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Instructions:

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

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy for busy nights
  • Customizable with proteins and toppings
02 -
  • Make this vegetarian by using sautéed zucchini or extra beans
  • Check enchilada sauce labels for gluten if necessary
03 -
  • Swap chicken for quinoa or tofu for a plant-based bowl
  • Add hot sauce or pickled jalapenos for kick
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