High-Protein Chicken Cottage Cheese Enchilada Bowls to Savor
A nutritious and filling meal with high protein content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 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 black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 4 whole wheat tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix chicken, cottage cheese, black beans, corn, salsa, cumin, and chili powder.
- Cut tortillas into strips and layer them in a baking dish.
- Spoon the chicken mixture over the tortillas.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Use low-fat cottage cheese for a lighter option.
- Substitute ground turkey for chicken if preferred.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg