Green Enchiladas Rice Bowl (Printable Version)

A flavorful Tex-Mex bowl featuring green enchilada sauce, chicken, rice, beans, corn, avocado, and cheese toppings.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 - 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, approximately 5 minutes.
02 - Fluff cooked rice and divide evenly among four serving bowls.
03 - Layer each bowl of rice with warm green enchilada chicken, black beans, corn kernels, and diced red onion.
04 - Garnish 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 fresh juice over the top before eating.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare
  • Gluten-Free and full of fresh ingredients
02 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken for the quickest preparation.
  • Substitute black beans with pinto beans if desired.
03 -
  • Warm the tortillas before serving for added texture.
  • Use fresh lime juice to brighten flavors right before eating.
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