Cottage Cheese Chicken Enchiladas

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 14
Delectable Cottage Cheese Chicken Enchiladas for your weekend indulgence
in Mexican

Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

1 hour

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 skinless , boneless chicken breast halves - boiled and shredded
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can chopped green chile peppers
1 package taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups cottage cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
12 corn tortillas
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 can red enchilada sauce

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
550
Sugar
6g
Fat
28g
Cottage Cheese Chicken Enchiladas are a delicious twist on the classic Mexican dish. These enchiladas are filled with chicken, green chile peppers, and a creamy cottage cheese mixture. The combination of flavors in this dish is truly spectacular, making it a crowd-pleaser for both adults and children. The enchiladas are topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese and smothered in a tangy red enchilada sauce, creating a delicious and satisfying one-pot meal that can be enjoyed any day of the week.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3.Mix in chicken, green chile peppers, and taco seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4.In a bowl, mix the sour cream, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper.
5.Soften the tortillas in the microwave according to package instructions.
6.Spread about 2 tablespoons of the cottage cheese mixture onto each tortilla. Spoon chicken mixture over cottage cheese layer. Top with shredded cheese.
7.Roll up tortillas and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce over the tortillas.
8.Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

PROS

These enchiladas are a satisfying one-pot meal that can be served with rice and beans on the side.

The cottage cheese filling is a healthier alternative to a traditional sour cream and cheese mixture, making it a good option for those looking for a lighter meal.

These enchiladas can be assembled ahead of time and baked when ready, making them a convenient dish to serve for dinner parties.

CONS

The chicken in this recipe needs to be boiled and shredded beforehand, which can be time-consuming.

The corn tortillas can tear easily, making them tricky to wrap around the filling.

This recipe requires canned enchilada sauce, which can be high in sodium.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The cottage cheese filling in these enchiladas provides a good source of protein and calcium.
Green chile peppers are loaded with vitamin C and provide a mild, smoky flavor to the dish.
Corn tortillas are a good source of fiber and are naturally gluten-free.

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