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Smothered Chicken Enchilada Bowls

Tender chicken thighs simmered in red enchilada sauce served over jasmine rice with dark red kidney beans for a cozy Mexican dinner.

Smothered Chicken Enchilada Bowls

Total

45 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Serves

4

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Servings

Recipe serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 1 can (15 oz) Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 can (15 oz) Dark Red Kidney Beans
  • 1 cup cup Jasmine Rice
  • 1 tablespoon Pot Roast Seasoning Mix
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped Fresh Cilantro(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook jasmine rice according to package directions.

  2. 2

    Season the chicken thighs with the pot roast seasoning mix.

  3. 3

    Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken 3 minutes per side until golden.

  4. 4

    Pour in the red enchilada sauce, cover, and simmer 20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.

  5. 5

    Drain and rinse the kidney beans and warm them in a small pot for 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve chicken and sauce over rice with warm kidney beans on the side, sprinkled with cilantro.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

520

26% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein38 g
Carbohydrate52 g
Fat16 g
Fiber9 g
Sugar7 g
Sodium980 mg

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