Save A vibrant and flavorful bowl featuring zesty green enchilada sauce, tender chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh toppings—a satisfying Tex-Mex meal perfect for busy weeknights.
The first time I made this recipe, my family loved how everyone could customize their bowls with their favorite toppings. The tangy green enchilada sauce really makes the chicken pop, and it's become a weeknight staple for us.
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Ingredients
- Chicken breast: 2 cups, cooked and shredded (rotisserie or poached)
- White or brown rice: 2 cups, cooked
- Green enchilada sauce: 1 1/2 cups, store-bought or homemade
- Black beans: 1 cup canned, rinsed and drained
- Corn kernels: 1 cup, fresh, frozen, or canned
- Red onion: 1/2 cup, diced
- Fresh cilantro: 1/2 cup, chopped
- Avocado: 1, sliced
- Radishes: 1/2 cup, sliced
- Queso fresco or Monterey Jack cheese: 1/2 cup, crumbled or shredded
- Lime: 1, cut into wedges
- Ground cumin: 1/2 tsp
- Smoked paprika: 1/2 tsp
- Salt and pepper: to taste
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Instructions
- Warm the chicken:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the shredded chicken, green enchilada sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well and heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
- Prepare the bowls:
- Fluff the cooked rice and divide it evenly among four serving bowls.
- Add toppings:
- Top each bowl of rice with warm green enchilada chicken, black beans, corn, and red onion.
- Garnish:
- Garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, radishes, and cheese.
- Serve:
- Serve each bowl with a lime wedge for squeezing over the top.
Save My kids always want extra cheese on theirs, and it is fun to watch everyone dig in and build their perfect rice bowl.
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Required Tools
Medium saucepan, chefs knife, cutting board, serving bowls, spoon or spatula
Allergen Information
Contains dairy from cheese. May contain gluten if using non-certified enchilada sauce. Omit avocado and cheese for those with related allergies.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 465. Total Fat: 14 g. Carbohydrates: 54 g. Protein: 28 g (per serving)
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This bowl is delicious served fresh, and leftovers make a quick lunch the next day.
