Description
These High-Protein Chicken Cottage Cheese Enchilada Bowls are a delicious and nutritious twist on traditional enchiladas, packed with protein and flavor. They are easy to make and perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended for smoother texture, optional)
- 4 tablespoons enchilada sauce
- 4 oz rotisserie chicken breast, shredded
- 4 tablespoons taco seasoning (or 1 package taco seasoning mix)
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced (fresh or sautéed)
- 1/4 cup canned corn, drained
- 1/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 oz shredded cheese (Mexican blend or cheddar)
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
- Avocado slices, for garnish
- Greek yogurt or sour cream, for garnish
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese: If you’d like, blend the cup of cottage cheese and enchilada sauce together in a high-speed blender, immersion blender, or food processor until smooth and creamy.
- Add the chicken: In a small mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese mixture, shredded chicken, and taco seasoning and stir to combine.
- Add the veggies: Add the red bell pepper, corn, and black beans to the bowl and give everything a quick stir to coat the veggies in the cottage cheese mixture.
- Heat it up: Divide the mixture into two microwave-safe bowls. Add shredded cheese to each, then microwave for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts and the mixture is warmed through.
- Garnish: Remove from the microwave and top the bowls with chopped fresh cilantro, creamy avocado slices, and a bit of sour cream or Greek yogurt. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: High-Protein, Chicken, Cottage Cheese, Enchilada Bowls, Easy, Quick, Healthy
