Description
A delicious and filling enchilada bowl packed with high protein from cottage cheese and your choice of chicken or beef.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 corn tortillas
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken or lean ground beef
- 1 cup red enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- Fresh chopped cilantro (for garnish)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional: diced onions, black beans, or sautéed peppers
Instructions
- Warm the tortillas lightly in a microwave or by toasting them.
- In an oven-safe bowl, layer tortilla pieces, enchilada sauce, meat, and cheddar cheese, repeating until filled.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes until heated through.
- Top with cottage cheese, avocado slices, and cilantro before serving.
- Enjoy your protein-packed meal!
Notes
Customize with your favorite vegetables or make it vegetarian by omitting meat. Can be frozen before baking for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: enchilada bowl, high protein, cottage cheese, Mexican, healthy dinner