Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy delight of Protein Cottage Cheese Chicken Enchiladas. This comforting dish features tender chicken wrapped in soft tortillas, smothered in a zesty sauce, and topped with melty cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, these enchiladas are not just delicious but also packed with protein. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this irresistible meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (4 oz) green chiles
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Bake for about 25 minutes until cooked through.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cottage cheese, green chiles, cumin, paprika, and half of the cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Spoon filling into each tortilla and roll tightly. Place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before garnishing with fresh cilantro. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (190g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg