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High Protein Chicken Enchilada Bowls with Cottage Cheese

High Protein Chicken Enchilada Bowls with Cottage Cheese
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These High Protein Chicken Enchilada Bowls with Cottage Cheese are a healthy and modern twist on traditional enchiladas, providing comfort, flavor, and nutrition without the heaviness of tortillas. Packed with protein and customizable ingredients, they are perfect for meal prep and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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3 cups Cooked Chicken Breast, shredded or diced
1 (15 oz) can Enchilada Sauce
1.5 cups Low-Fat Cottage Cheese
3 cups Cooked Brown Rice
1 (15 oz) can Black Beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup Corn, frozen or canned (drained)
1/2 cup Red Onion, finely diced
1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped
1 Lime, for juice
1 Avocado, diced (for topping)
Optional Toppings Salsa, Greek yogurt, jalapeños, cheese
1 tsp Chili Powder
1/2 tsp Cumi
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Chicken: If you don't have pre-cooked chicken, start by cooking about 1.5 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breast. You can boil, bake, or pan-fry it until cooked through, then shred or dice it into bite-sized pieces. Set aside
  2. Make the Enchilada Chicken Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, the can of enchilada sauce, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Stir everything well until the chicken is evenly coated
  3. Add the Secret Ingredient: Gently fold in the low-fat cottage cheese to the chicken mixture. Mix just until combined
  4. Assemble Your Bowls: Spoon a generous portion of cooked brown rice into the bottom of each bowl
  5. Layer the Goodness: Add a scoop of the seasoned black beans and a portion of the corn over the rice
  6. Pile on the Protein: Spoon a generous helping of the High Protein Chicken Enchilada Bowls with Cottage Cheese mixture over the beans and cor
  7. Garnish and Serve: Top each bowl with a sprinkle of diced red onion, fresh chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Add some diced avocado for healthy fats
  8. Enjoy Immediately or Store: Serve warm or refrigerate for later enjoyment

Notes

For meal prepping, keep the avocado separate and add right before eating to prevent browning.

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