Green Enchiladas Rice Bowl (Printer-friendly)

A zesty bowl with green sauce, shredded chicken, rice, black beans, corn, and fresh garnishes.

# 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick to prepare and suitable for busy weeknights
  • Customizable with different proteins, grains, and toppings
02 -
  • This recipe can easily be made vegetarian or vegan by swapping out the chicken and cheese.
  • Check enchilada sauce ingredients if you need a gluten-free meal.
03 -
  • For extra flavor, quickly char your corn in a hot skillet before adding as a topping.
  • Add a drizzle of your favorite hot sauce, or try pickled jalapeños for extra zing.
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