Green Enchiladas Rice Bowl (Print Version)

Zesty green sauce with chicken and rice, topped with beans, corn, avocado, and cheese for Tex-Mex flavor.

# Components:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

→ Grains

02 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice

→ Sauce

03 - 1 1/2 cups green enchilada sauce

→ Vegetables & Toppings

04 - 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
05 - 1 cup corn kernels
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

# Directions:

01 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine shredded chicken, green enchilada sauce, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir and warm until thoroughly heated, about 5 minutes.
02 - Fluff the cooked rice and evenly divide among four serving bowls.
03 - Top each bowl of rice with green enchilada chicken, black beans, corn kernels, and diced red onion.
04 - Finish each bowl with chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, radishes, and crumbled cheese.
05 - Present each bowl with a lime wedge for squeezing over the top.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick dinner with bold flavors
  • Customizable with toppings
02 -
  • Contains dairy (cheese): omit if needed
  • Check enchilada sauce is gluten-free for dietary restrictions
03 -
  • Swap chicken for extra beans or sautéed veggies for a vegetarian bowl
  • Add pickled jalapenos for a spicy kick
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