High-Protein Chicken Cottage Cheese Enchilada Bowls
A delicious and nutritious meal combining the flavors of enchiladas with added protein from chicken and cottage cheese, perfect for meal prep.
- 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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- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the shredded chicken, cottage cheese, enchilada sauce, cooked rice or quinoa, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Spoon the mixture into a greased baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding diced onions or bell peppers. Use a mix of different cheeses for a blend of flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg