One pot chicken enchilada bowls are a simple meal that can be made in one pot (or skillet) for easy clean up. It’s the flavor of chicken enchiladas in half the time.
One pot wonder chicken enchilada bowls are simple and delicious. This is a full meal that can be made in one pot (or skillet) for easy clean up.
Chopped chicken breasts and yellow onions are sautéed in olive oil until they begin to turn golden.
Rice, enchilada sauce, Rotel, chicken broth, corn kernels, and spices are added to the chicken and simmered until the rice soaks up all the flavorful broth.
Black beans are stirred in. Then, the whole thing gets covered in shredded cheese.
These enchilada bowls are fantastic topped with sour cream, chopped tomatoes, and sliced green onions!
One Pot Wonder Chicken Enchilada Bowls Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped into bite size pieces
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 cup rice uncooked (I used long grain white rice)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can Rotel diced tomatoes and chilies
- 1 (10 oz.) can or jar enchilada sauce
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 2 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 (15 oz.) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Mexican blend cheese shredded
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce diced tomatoes, diced green onions, sour cream
Instructions
- Add the oil to a large skillet or pot and place over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add the onion, chicken, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the onion softens and chicken is no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
- Add the rice to the pot and stir. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Some of the chicken and rice should be golden brown.
- Add the chicken broth, Rotel, enchilada sauce, frozen corn, chili powder, and cumin. Stir, and bring the liquid to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer and cover the skillet/pot. Cook covered, stirring occasionally. Let it cook until the rice has absorbed all of the liquid (about 20 minutes for white rice, brown rice will take longer).
- Remove from the heat. Add the black beans and stir to combine. Top with cheese. Cover and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve warm with optional toppings.
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LulaBelle says
Love the recipe as is…I have made this several times and I believe its better the next day! Tonights dinner I used pepper jack cheesecake for an extra kick..thank you for sharing!
Marie says
For the enchilada sauce, are we supposed to use red or green sauce?
Theresa says
Where did you buy your lid for cast iron skillet?
Recipe looks delicious
Planning to make.
Kristi says
The whole family loved it, even my picky eaters!
Heather says
This was an all around perfect weeknight dinner. Super easy and quick, really tasty, and everyone liked it. It will definitely be added to our menus. Thanks for sharing!
Sandy says
As with all the recipes I have made from this site, it was a winner! My family seemed to like it even more the second day around.