Homemade Chicken Tamale Burrito Bowls with Cheesy Polenta (Easy 45-Min Recipe)

Homemade Chicken Tamale Burrito Bowls with Cheesy Polenta (Easy 45-Min Recipe)

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Flavorful shredded chicken in enchilada sauce served over cheesy polenta with peppers, black beans, avocado and queso fresco for a Mexican-inspired meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lb chicken breast or thighs, mix recommended
  • 2 cups red enchilada sauce
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp cayenne
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 orange pepper, sliced
  • 1 ½ cups cooked black beans, drained and rinsed if canned
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup polenta (Bob's Red Mill recommended)
  • 115g sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 avocado, mashed with salt and pepper
  • 115g queso fresco cheese, crumbled
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Crushed tortilla chips

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