High-Protein Chicken Cottage Cheese Enchilada Bowls
Delicious and nutritious enchilada bowls featuring shredded chicken and cottage cheese, perfect for a family-friendly meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips or tortillas for serving
- Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cottage cheese, black beans, corn, enchilada sauce, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread the mixture: Pour the mixture into a baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Add cheese: Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake to perfection: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve with tortilla chips or tortillas and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
This recipe is a great way to use leftover chicken. Adjust the spice levels to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 70mg