High-Protein Chicken Enchilada Bowls
A delicious and nutritious meal packed with protein from chicken and beans, perfect for meal prep and quick customization.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
- Shredded chicken
- Black beans
- Vibrant veggies (e.g., bell peppers, onions, corn)
- Rice or quinoa
- Enchilada sauce
- Spices (e.g., cumin, chili powder, garlic powder)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Combine shredded chicken, black beans, and chopped veggies in a large bowl. Season with spices, salt, and pepper.
- Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Layer the cooked rice or quinoa at the bottom of serving bowls.
- Top with the chicken and veggie mixture.
- Drizzle enchilada sauce over the top.
- Serve immediately or store in meal prep containers for future meals.
Notes
For extra flavor, add avocado or a dollop of sour cream when serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg