Green Enchiladas Rice Bowl (Print Version)

Zesty green sauce, shredded chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh toppings combine for a vibrant Tex-Mex bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (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

# Cooking Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy main dish for busy weeknights
  • Customizable toppings and fits gluten-free diets
02 -
  • For a vegetarian version, swap the chicken with sautéed zucchini, bell peppers, or extra black beans
  • If you require gluten-free, ensure your enchilada sauce is certified gluten-free
03 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken for an even faster meal
  • Add pickled jalapenos or hot sauce for extra heat and flavor
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