Green Enchiladas Rice Bowl (Printable)

A vibrant bowl with zesty green sauce, tender chicken, rice, beans, and fresh toppings for a fulfilling 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

# Method:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to assemble for weeknight dinners
  • Packed with fresh toppings and customizable ingredients
02 -
  • Check enchilada sauce labels for gluten if you need this recipe to be gluten-free
  • Queso fresco contains dairy and can be omitted for a dairy-free bowl
03 -
  • Swap the chicken for sautéed zucchini or extra black beans for a vegetarian twist
  • Add pickled jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce for a spicy kick
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