Description
A cozy and nutritious meal featuring shredded chicken, cottage cheese, and a blend of spices, perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pre-cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Avocado and cilantro for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix together shredded chicken, cottage cheese, black beans, corn, diced bell peppers, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour half of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer the chicken mixture on top of the sauce, spreading it evenly.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top, making sure to cover everything nicely.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
- Serve topped with avocado and cilantro for a fresh and colorful finish.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different proteins, beans, or veggies based on what you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 50mg