Save A vibrant and flavorful bowl featuring zesty green enchilada sauce, tender chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh toppings—a satisfying Tex-Mex meal perfect for busy weeknights.
I first made this Green Enchiladas Rice Bowl when searching for a fast dinner everyone would enjoy. The combination of fresh toppings and flavorful sauce makes it a weekly favorite at our house.
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken breast: 2 cups, shredded (rotisserie or poached)
- Cooked rice: 2 cups, white or brown
- Green enchilada sauce: 1 1/2 cups (store-bought or homemade)
- Black beans: 1 cup, canned, rinsed and drained
- Corn kernels: 1 cup, fresh, frozen, or canned
- Red onion: 1/2 cup, diced
- Fresh cilantro: 1/2 cup, chopped
- Avocado: 1, sliced
- Radishes: 1/2 cup, sliced
- Queso fresco or Monterey Jack cheese: 1/2 cup, crumbled or shredded
- Lime: 1, cut into wedges
- Ground cumin: 1/2 tsp
- Smoked paprika: 1/2 tsp
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the shredded chicken, green enchilada sauce, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir and heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
- Prepare Rice:
- Fluff the cooked rice and divide it evenly among four serving bowls.
- Assemble Bowls:
- Top each bowl of rice with warm green enchilada chicken, black beans, corn, and red onion.
- Add Toppings:
- Garnish each bowl with chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, radishes, and cheese.
- Serve:
- Serve each bowl with a lime wedge for squeezing over the top.
Save We love sharing this bowl at family gatherings. Even the kids build their own bowls with favorite toppings, making dinner fun for everyone.
Required Tools
Medium saucepan, chefs knife, cutting board, serving bowls, and a spoon or spatula are all you need for this recipe.
Allergen Information
Contains dairy from cheese; always check your enchilada sauce for gluten if needed. Omit avocado and cheese if family members have allergies.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 465, Total Fat: 14 g, Carbohydrates: 54 g, Protein: 28 g
Save This zesty bowl always brightens our dinner table. Mix and match toppings for your own Tex-Mex creation!