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High-Protein Chicken Cottage Cheese Enchilada Bowls for a Flavorful Meal! 🍽️

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  • Author: James Carter
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Description

Whip up these easy High-Protein Chicken Cottage Cheese Enchilada Bowls for a delicious and satisfying meal that’s packed with flavor and goodness. Perfect for weeknights!

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1.5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1.5 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (16 oz) container full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh green onions, plus more for garnish
  • Optional toppings: avocado slices, salsa, a squeeze of lime, shredded lettuce, corn

Instructions

  1. 1. Prepare the Chicken: Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces or cook whole to shred later.
  2. 2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. 3. Cook Chicken (if diced): If using diced chicken, add it to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through.
  4. 4. Add Tomatoes and Beans: Stir in rinsed black beans and undrained diced tomatoes and green chilies.
  5. 5. Introduce Spices and Broth: Pour in chicken broth. Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Season with salt and pepper.
  6. 6. Simmer: Bring to a simmer. If shredded chicken was used, add it now. Cover and simmer for at least 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Add more broth if needed.
  7. 7. Prepare Cottage Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine cottage cheese with chopped cilantro and green onions. Season with salt and pepper. Add lime juice if desired. Stir well.
  8. 8. Assemble Bowls: Spoon the chicken and bean mixture into bowls. Top generously with the cottage cheese mixture.
  9. 9. Add Toppings: Garnish with extra cilantro and green onions. Add optional toppings like avocado, salsa, or lime wedges.

Notes

Store chicken mixture and cottage cheese mixture separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Reheat chicken mixture on the stovetop or microwave, adding a splash of liquid if needed. Serve reheated chicken mixture topped with cold cottage cheese mixture and fresh garnishes.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: Approximately 400-500 calories per serving (varies based on toppings and full-fat vs. low-fat cottage cheese)
  • Sugar: Approximately 5-10g
  • Sodium: Approximately 600-800mg (varies based on broth and canned goods)
  • Fat: Approximately 15-25g
  • Carbohydrates: Approximately 25-35g
  • Fiber: Approximately 5-8g
  • Protein: Approximately 35-45g

From my kitchen to yours. Wishing you a delicious moment :-)

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