Green Enchiladas Rice Bowl (Printable)

A vibrant bowl with chicken, rice, green sauce, black beans, avocado, and fresh toppings for a satisfying meal.

# What You'll 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - 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, approximately 5 minutes.
02 - Fluff the cooked rice and divide evenly among four serving bowls.
03 - Top each bowl of rice with warm green enchilada chicken, black beans, corn, and diced red onion.
04 - Garnish each bowl with chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, radishes, and crumbled queso fresco or shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
05 - Provide each bowl with a lime wedge for squeezing over the top just before eating.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in just 40 minutes for a quick weeknight dinner
  • Flexible for gluten-free and vegetarian options
02 -
  • Contains dairy; use non-dairy cheese if needed.
  • Check labels on enchilada sauce for gluten-free assurance.
03 -
  • Prep all toppings ahead for quick assembly.
  • Swap grains for quinoa or cauliflower rice to change it up.
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