High-Protein Chicken Cottage Cheese Enchilada Bowls
A healthy and satisfying meal option packed with protein from chicken and cottage cheese, topped with delicious enchilada sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 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, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips or wraps (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the shredded chicken, cottage cheese, enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Layer the mixture evenly in a baking dish.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until heated through.
- Serve in bowls, topped with tortilla chips or wraps if desired, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using leftover rotisserie chicken or adding chopped onions or bell peppers to the mixture. Can be made low-carb by serving in lettuce cups.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg