Author:
Kevin Curry
One Skillet Green Chile Enchilada Chicken and Rice
Ingredients for 6 servings
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
- 1 1/2 lb raw chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- avocado oil spray
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup white onion
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 1/2 cups green enchilada sauce
- 1/3 cup water
- 4oz (8 tablespoons) diced green chiles
- 2 soft corn tortillas, chopped into small pieces
- 1 cup Monterrey Jack cheese
- sea salt & pepper to taste
- fresh cilantro
Steps
Step 1
Set oven to 400F.
Step 2
Cook rice according to instructions and set aside to cool.
Step 3
Set a large (nonstick) skillet on medium-high heat, and once hot, spray with avocado oil then add chicken breast pieces. Sear the outside for the chicken for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the edges turn brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and no worries if it is not fully cooked yet.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to medium, then add oil, garlic, onion and bell pepper. Sauté until the onions turn brown and translucent, about 3 minutes. Once the onions turn brown, sprinkle in the cumin and stir for an additional 1 minute.
Step 5
Add the rice and chicken back to the skillet and continue to fold everything together.
Step 6
Add the diced/chopped corn tortillas and fold together.
Step 7
Add the enchilada sauce, water and green chiles. Add a pinch of sea salt & pepper and fold everything together. Slightly increase the heat to bring it to simmer, then reduce the heat to low, and cover and cook for 6 to 8 minutes (or up to 20 minutes) and be careful to ensure it’s not burning.
Step 8
Remove the cover and stir one final time and sprinkle on cheese. Either place the cover back on to melt the cheese, or place in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes to melt and brown the cheese.
Step 9
Garnish and enjoy!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hey, I'm Kevin
My name is Kevin. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and maintaining an active lifestyle.
By experimenting in the kitchen and sharing my meals on Tumblr, I learned healthy eating is not boring! By making a few adjustments to my favorite foods, I could design a diet that could help me achieve my wellness goals while satisfying my desire for BANGIN food! 😅 Now I try to help people around the world realize that same level of freedom in eating regardless of budget. Welcome, let's #DemocratizeWellness together!