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Garnished Ground Chicken Enchilada Bowls

Ground Chicken Enchilada Bowls

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Simmer ground chicken and spices in red enchilada sauce before serving over rice with fresh toppings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 625 kcal

Ingredients
  

Enchilada Chicken Mixture

  • 16 oz Ground Chicken
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 small Yellow Onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Dry Oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Red Enchilada Sauce

For the Bowls

  • 2 cups Cooked Rice
  • 1 cup Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese cheddar or Monterey jack

Optional Toppings

  • 1 piece Avocado diced
  • ¼ cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 piece Lime in wedges
  • ¼ cup Pickled Jalapenos slices

Instructions
 

  • Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
    1 tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 small Yellow Onion, 2 cloves Garlic
  • Brown and season: Add ground chicken to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully cooked and no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
    16 oz Ground Chicken, 2 teaspoon Chili Powder, 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin, ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika, ½ teaspoon Dry Oregano, ½ teaspoon Salt
  • Simmer in enchilada sauce: Pour in enchilada sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 8–10 minutes, until thickened and saucy.
    1 cup Red Enchilada Sauce
  • Assemble the bowls: Divide rice among bowls. Top with enchilada chicken, black beans, corn, and shredded cheese.
    2 cups Cooked Rice, 1 cup Black Beans, 1 cup Corn Kernels, 1 cup Shredded Cheese
  • Finish and serve: Add desired toppings and a squeeze of fresh lime.
    1 piece Avocado, ¼ cup Plain Greek Yogurt, 2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro, 1 piece Lime, ¼ cup Pickled Jalapenos

Notes

Tips & Variations

  • Creamy version: Stir ¼ cup sour cream or cream cheese into the chicken at the end
  • Low-carb: Serve over cauliflower rice or shredded lettuce
  • Spicy: Add chipotle powder or diced green chilies
  • Meal prep: Store components separately for up to 4 days in the fridge

Nutrition

Calories: 625kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 37gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 1375mgPotassium: 1195mgFiber: 11gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1376IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 274mgIron: 5mg
Keyword ground chicken, rice
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