Green Enchiladas Rice Bowl (Printable)

Zesty bowl with green sauce, shredded chicken, rice, black beans, and fresh toppings for a vibrant meal.

# Components:

→ 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

# Method:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under an hour
  • Customizable with proteins and grains
02 -
  • If you need it gluten-free, verify the enchilada sauce label
  • Avocado and cheese can be omitted for allergies
03 -
  • Swap chicken for extra beans or sautéed veggies for a vegetarian bowl
  • Bring extra heat with pickled jalapenos or hot sauce
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