Description
A comforting, high-protein dish featuring tender chicken, creamy cottage cheese, and warm spices, perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Tortilla chips or tortillas
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the shredded chicken, cottage cheese, black beans, corn, enchilada sauce, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well until fully combined.
- Layer tortilla chips or tortillas generously on the bottom of a baking dish, creating a cozy base for the chicken mixture.
- Spoon the chicken mixture over the tortilla base, spreading it out evenly.
- Top with shredded cheese, allowing it to melt into a golden layer of goodness.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes until heated through and the cheese is melted to perfection.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving to add a touch of brightness.
Notes
This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge before baking. Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies or proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg