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Protein Cottage Cheese Chicken Enchiladas Low Carb

Delicious Protein Cottage Cheese Chicken Enchiladas Low Carb

Enjoy these Protein Cottage Cheese Chicken Enchiladas Low Carb, a healthy and delicious twist on a classic dish.
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Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken, Cottage Cheese, Enchiladas, healthy, low-carb, protein
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Cooling Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 enchiladas
Calories: 320kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • large bowl

Ingredients

For the Filling

  • 2 cups shredded chicken breast
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

For the Seasoning

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Assembly

  • 8 pieces low carb tortillas
  • 2 cups low carb enchilada sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for greasing the baking dish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  • Spread half of the enchilada sauce evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Take one tortilla and spoon about ⅓ cup of the filling mixture along the center. Roll the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat for the remaining tortillas.
  • Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, ensuring they are well coated. Sprinkle any leftover cheese on top.
  • Bake for 20 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is golden.
  • Let the enchiladas cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Feel free to customize these enchiladas with your favorite veggies or spices!

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchilada | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 2mg