Description
A nutritious and flavorful high protein chicken enchilada bowl packed with tender chicken, black beans, brown rice, and a delicious enchilada sauce, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked brown rice
2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup enchilada sauce
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed if frozen)
1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the brown rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
While the rice cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add diced chicken breast to the skillet. Season with ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes.
Add diced red bell pepper, diced onion, and corn kernels to the skillet with the chicken. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Stir in the black beans and 3/4 cup of enchilada sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked brown rice evenly among 4 bowls.
Top each bowl of rice with the chicken and vegetable mixture.
Drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup enchilada sauce over the top of each bowl.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese evenly over each bowl.
Garnish each bowl with chopped fresh cilantro and a dollop of plain nonfat Greek yogurt.
Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
