20-Minute Chicken Enchilada Bowls

20-Minute Chicken Enchilada Bowls

4 servings
The perfect Mexican one-pot wonder dish that hits the table in no time flat! This Chicken Enchilada Bowl recipe is a-maz-ing!

Ingredients

  • olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • onion

    diced

    1 small
  • garlic

    minced

    1 clove
  • zucchini

    diced

    1 small
  • grated carrot
    ½ c
  • chicken breast

    cubed

    1 large
  • fire-roasted diced green chiles

    1 can

    4 oz
  • salt & pepper
    to taste
  • cumin
    ½ tsp
  • black beans

    1 can, rinsed and drained

    15 oz
  • red enchilada sauce

    i used mild

    12 oz
  • corn tortillas

    sliced

    4
  • grated cheddar cheese
    1 ½ c
  • avocado
  • sour cream
  • cilantro

    etc.

  • rice

    for serving, optional

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil over medium heat in large skillet. Sauté onion, garlic, zucchini and grated carrot until they start to become tender, 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir in chicken and cook 3 minutes or until cooked thoroughly.

  3. 3

    Stir in green chiles, salt, pepper, cumin, beans and enchilada sauce.

  4. 4

    Bring to quick boil then reduce to low.

  5. 5

    Stir in pieces of corn tortillas and cheddar cheese.

  6. 6

    Serve over rice and top with anything your little heart desires.

20-Minute Chicken Enchilada Bowls

20-Minute Chicken Enchilada Bowls

20 min4 servings555 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a robust, flavorful dinner that magically appears on your table in no time? These 20-Minute Chicken Enchilada Bowls are your ultimate answer to busy weeknights, delivering a comforting, Mexican-inspired meal without any fuss.

What makes this recipe a true weeknight hero is its genius one-pot design. It effortlessly combines tender cubed chicken, hearty black beans, and vibrant vegetables like diced onion, garlic, zucchini, and grated carrot into one delicious pan. The result is a satisfying dish packed with rich flavors, all while keeping your cleanup to an absolute minimum.

You'll be treated to a symphony of savory tastes, with the subtle smoky depth of fire-roasted green chiles and the warm notes of cumin permeating every bite. A rich red enchilada sauce coats everything beautifully, while a generous amount of grated cheddar cheese melts into the mix, creating a wonderfully creamy, comforting texture. This dish promises a hearty and fulfilling experience, perfect for warming you from the inside out after a long day.

Feel free to get creative with your chicken enchilada bowl! While this recipe features chicken breast, you can easily adjust the vegetables to what you have on hand, perhaps swapping zucchini for bell peppers. For an extra kick, choose a spicier red enchilada sauce. You can also experiment with different cheeses, though cheddar offers a classic, comforting flavor.

Serve these flavorful bowls as a complete meal on their own, or make them even heartier by plating them alongside a fluffy bed of rice. Don't forget to customize each serving with creamy slices of avocado, a dollop of cool sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for that perfect finishing touch.

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