Mouthwatering Microwave Chicken & Bean Enchilada Bowl

Ingredients

- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup green enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked beef, crumbled or shredded
- 1/2 cup tomatillo salsa
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup canned corn, drained
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1/4 cup sweet chipotle sauce
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1/2 cup salsa (for topping, optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken & Beef Layers:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the shredded chicken and crumbled beef.
- Pour in 1/2 cup of the green enchilada sauce and 1/4 cup of tomatillo salsa.
- Mix well to ensure all the meat is coated with the sauces.

2. Add the Bean & Vegetable Layers:
- Add the pinto beans, black beans, and corn to the meat mixture.
- Gently fold in the diced bell peppers.

3. Cheesy Goodness:
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top of the bowl.

4. Drizzle with Sauces:
- Drizzle the sweet chipotle sauce over the cheese layer.

5. Cook in the Microwave:
- Place the bowl in the microwave and cover it with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap with small holes to allow steam to escape.
- Microwave on high for 5 minutes, check and stir halfway through cooking time to ensure even heating.

6. Finishing Touches:
- Once the cheese is melted and the dish is heated through, remove the bowl from the microwave.
- Allow it to cool for a minute before adding a generous scoop of guacamole and a dollop of salsa on top, if desired.

7. Serve:
- Serve immediately with your choice of chips or tortillas for dipping.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- PT10M
10 minutes

Total Time

- PT15M
15 minutes

Type of Dish

- Snack

Keywords

- Microwave recipe
- Chicken enchilada
- Bean bowl
- Cheesy snack
- Quick appetizer
- Easy microwave meal
- Mexican-flavored snack
- Guacamole topping
- Chipotle sauce
- Party food

Recipe Yield

- Serves 4 adults

Calories

- Total calories for the entire dish: 2,200

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