High-Protein Chicken Enchilada Bowls
A delicious and nutritious meal packed with protein from chicken and black beans, featuring a tasty kick from spices and enchilada sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup corn
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Heat shredded chicken in a skillet and mix with black beans, corn, bell peppers, and spices.
- Add enchilada sauce to the mixture and stir until heated through.
- Layer brown rice or quinoa in a bowl and top with the chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle with cheddar cheese, diced avocado, and cilantro.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For meal prep, store in airtight containers. Will last 3-4 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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