Description
High-Protein Chicken Cottage Cheese Enchilada Bowls are a protein‑rich, Mexican‑style casserole that combines shredded chicken, creamy cottage cheese, black beans, corn, and bell peppers with flavorful enchilada sauce. Perfect for meal prep, this easy recipe delivers balanced macros, bold taste, and a satisfying texture that keeps you full and fueled for the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or fresh
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl combine chicken, cottage cheese, black beans, corn, bell peppers, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce in a baking dish.
- Spoon the mixture into the dish, top with more sauce.
- Bake 25‑30 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add chopped jalapeño or chipotle powder. Leftovers store well for up to 4 days refrigerated or 3 months frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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