A quick and easy high-protein, low-carb bowl that captures the cheesy, spicy flavors of a classic enchilada without the tortilla.
Ingredients:
½ cup low-fat (2% milkfat) cottage cheese
⅓ cup store-bought rotisserie chicken, chopped into small chunks
2 ½ tablespoons chunky salsa (sugar-free)
¼ cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon taco seasoning (sugar-free)
1–2 pinches cayenne powder
3 tablespoons Mexican shredded cheese
¼ cup chopped avocado (optional, for topping)
Directions:
Chop the rotisserie chicken and green bell pepper into small chunks.
In a food processor, pulse the cottage cheese until smooth.
In a microwaveable bowl, combine the smoothed cottage cheese, chunky salsa, chicken, bell pepper, taco seasoning, and cayenne powder. Stir until well mixed.
Microwave on high for 1 minute. Remove and stir.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
Microwave for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute, until the cheese is melted and the mixture is thoroughly heated.
Top with chopped avocado if desired. Serve immediately.
Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 2 minutes | Total Time: 7 minutes
Kcal: 278.9 kcal | Servings: 1 serving
High Protein Cottage Cheese Enchilada Bowl
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
Description
A quick, easy, and high-protein enchilada-inspired bowl! This low-carb dish combines cottage cheese, chicken, and classic Mexican flavors for a satisfying and nutritious meal in minutes.
Ingredients
- ½ cup low-fat (2% milkfat) cottage cheese
- ⅓ cup store-bought rotisserie chicken, chopped
- 2½ tablespoons chunky salsa (sugar-free)
- ¼ cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning (sugar-free)
- 1–2 pinches cayenne powder
- 3 tablespoons Mexican shredded cheese
- ¼ cup chopped avocado (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Chop the rotisserie chicken and green bell pepper into small pieces.
- Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese, salsa, chicken, bell pepper, taco seasoning, and cayenne powder. Mix well.
- Microwave the mixture on high for 1 minute. Stir thoroughly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
- Microwave for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute, until the cheese melts and the dish is heated through.
- Top with chopped avocado if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For added spice, increase the cayenne powder or use a spicy salsa.
- Swap rotisserie chicken with cooked ground turkey or black beans for variation.
- Serve with a side of greens or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
