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Chicken Cottage Cheese Enchilada Bowls

Delicious Chicken Cottage Cheese Enchilada Bowls You’ll Love

Enjoy these Chicken Cottage Cheese Enchilada Bowls that are creamy, high in protein, and perfect for meal prep!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Heating Time 2 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese Blend for a smooth texture
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce Store-bought or homemade
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken A time-saver
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning Pre-mixed or homemade
For the Veggies
  • 1 medium red bell pepper Diced, can be left raw or sautéed
  • 1 cup canned corn Rinsed, optional for lower-carb
  • 1 cup black beans Rinsed
For Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (Mexican blend or cheddar) Optional but recommended
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro For garnish
  • 1 medium avocado Sliced, optional
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream For a creamy finish

Equipment

  • Blender
  • microwave
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Blend the cottage cheese with enchilada sauce until smooth, about 30 seconds.
  2. Mix the blended cottage cheese mixture with shredded chicken and taco seasoning.
  3. Fold in diced bell pepper, corn, and rinsed black beans.
  4. Divide into bowls, sprinkle with shredded cheese, and microwave for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Garnish with cilantro, avocado, and yogurt or sour cream before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 39gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

These enchilada bowls are easy to customize with vegetables or different proteins based on your preferences.

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