Description
A delicious and hearty dish combining shredded chicken and beans with creamy cottage cheese, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended for smoother texture, optional)
- 4 tablespoons enchilada sauce
- 4 oz rotisserie chicken breast, shredded
- 4 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced (fresh or sautéed)
- 1/4 cup canned corn, drained
- 1/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 oz shredded cheese (Mexican blend or cheddar)
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
- Avocado slices, for garnish
- Greek yogurt or sour cream, for garnish
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese and enchilada sauce together for a smoother texture.
- In a small bowl, mix the cottage cheese blend with shredded chicken and taco seasoning.
- Add diced red bell pepper, corn, and black beans, stirring gently.
- Divide the mixture into two microwave-safe bowls.
- Top each bowl with shredded cheese and microwave for 1 to 2 minutes, until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro, avocado slices, and a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream.
Notes
For added flavor, toast taco seasoning in a pan before adding. Substitute chicken with beans for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 30mg