High Protein Chicken Enchilada Bowls
A delicious and nutritious meal featuring shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and quinoa or brown rice, perfect for meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: avocado, cilantro, cheese, sour cream
Instructions
- Combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and enchilada sauce in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
- Add the cooked brown rice or quinoa to the chicken mixture and season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Divide the mixture into meal prep containers.
- Top with optional toppings like avocado, cilantro, cheese, or sour cream.
- Store in the refrigerator for easy access during the week.
Notes
For quicker prep, use rotisserie chicken. Customize with additional spices or vegetables as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg