Green Enchiladas Rice Bowl (Printable)

Tex-Mex style bowl featuring shredded chicken, rice, green sauce, beans, corn, and fresh garnishes.

# 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 rinsed and drained canned black beans
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 sliced avocado
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

# Step-by-Step:

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 evenly warmed, approximately 5 minutes.
02 - Fluff the cooked rice and distribute it evenly into four serving bowls.
03 - Top each bowl of rice with the warm green enchilada chicken, black beans, corn kernels, and diced red onion.
04 - Garnish each bowl with chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, radishes, and cheese.
05 - Provide each serving with a lime wedge to squeeze over before eating.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy Tex-Mex dinner
  • Customizable for vegetarian or gluten-free diets
02 -
  • Contains dairy; omit cheese for dairy-free option
  • Check your enchilada sauce for gluten if serving gluten-free
03 -
  • Swap chicken for sautéed vegetables to make it vegetarian
  • Add pickled jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice
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