25-Minute Chicken Black Bean Cottage Cheese Skillet
A quick and nutritious one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, hearty black beans, and creamy cottage cheese, finished with cilantro and lime.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup black beans, cooked (drained and rinsed if canned)
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped cilantro and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet and season it with salt, pepper, and chili powder. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until browned.
- Stir in the black beans and corn, warming them for about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the cottage cheese until creamy and evenly coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg