Enchilada, in Mexico, refers to a tortilla that is wrapped around other foods. This spin off Mexican enchiladas does not actually use a tortilla. Instead, the fillings and the sauce are placed on top of rice, for a bowl version of the classic. 

Ingredients


Chicken-Pepper-Onions Bell-pepper – 1, any color Onion – 1 Oil – 1 Tablespoon canola, avocado, peanut, sesame or light olive oil Chicken - 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken Salt – pinch Water – 2 Tablespoons Enchilada-Sauce Oil– 3 Tablespoons canola, avocado, sesame, light olive or peanut oil Flour - 3 Tablespoons whole grain flour Chili-powder – 1 Tablespoon, ground Cumin - 1 teaspoon, ground Garlic-powder - ½ teaspoon Salt – ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon - 1 pinch Tomato-paste - 2 Tablespoons Broth - 2 cups (chicken or vegetables) Toppings Rice – 2 cups cooked, brown rice Lettuce – 1 head Romaine, washed and sliced thinly Cheese – ¼ cup

Instructions

Step 1
Slice peppers and onions into thin strips. Add 1 tablespoon oil to frying pan and heat on medium-high heat. Add the peppers and onions and cook for 5 minutes.
Step 2
Add the chicken, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes until the chicken browns. Flip chicken, add 2 tablespoons of water, reduce heat to medium-low and cover with a lid. Cook for 8-10 min or until the chicken is cooked through.
Step 3
In the same frying pan over medium high heat, add 3 tablespoons oil and heat until hot. Pour in the flour and whisk constantly.
Step 4
Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and a pinch of cinnamon. Whisk constantly and cook until fragrant and slightly deepened in color, about 1 minute.
Step 5
Whisk the tomato paste into the mix, then slowly pour in the broth while whisking constantly to remove any lumps. Raise the heat to med-high and bring the mix to a simmer, then reduce heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer 8-10 minutes.
Step 6
While the sauce cooks, shred the chicken. Once the sauce has cooked for 10 minutes, add the chicken, peppers, and onions and cook until combined.
Step 7
Add rice to the bowl. Add the chicken mixture. Top with shredded cheese and romaine lettuce.

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