Green Enchiladas Rice Bowl (Printable)

Tender chicken and zesty green sauce layered over rice with fresh toppings for a vibrant Tex-Mex 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

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine shredded chicken, green enchilada sauce, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
02 - Fluff the cooked rice and evenly divide among four serving bowls.
03 - Top each bowl of rice with the warm green enchilada chicken mixture, black beans, corn, and diced red onion.
04 - Garnish each bowl with chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, radishes, and crumbled cheese.
05 - Offer a lime wedge alongside each serving to squeeze over the bowl before eating.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in under 45 minutes for busy evenings
  • Customizable ingredients for gluten-free and vegetarian diets
02 -
  • Dairy comes from queso fresco or Monterey Jack cheese; omit for dairy-free.
  • Check enchilada sauce label to ensure gluten-free if required.
03 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and rich flavor.
  • Prep toppings in advance to make assembly a breeze on busy nights.
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