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Four meal prep containers filled with creamy chicken enchilada mixture over cauliflower rice topped with cheese and cilantro.
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High Protein Cottage Cheese Enchilada Bowls

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 344kcal

Ingredients

  • 16 oz cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 1 cup low -fat cottage cheese (2% milkfat)
  • 1 cup canned red enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups riced cauliflower, steamed
  • 0.5 cup reduced -fat shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 0.5 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  • In a high-speed blender, combine the cottage cheese and red enchilada sauce. Process on high for 45 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and homogenous.
  • In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, cumin, and garlic powder. Heat for 3 to 4 minutes until the chicken is warmed through.
  • Pour the blended cottage cheese sauce into the skillet with the chicken. Reduce heat to low and stir constantly for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce is heated but not boiling (to prevent curdling).
  • Layer 0.5 cup of steamed riced cauliflower into the bottom of four individual meal prep containers or bowls.
  • Divide the chicken and enchilada sauce mixture equally over the cauliflower rice in each bowl.
  • Top each bowl with 2 tablespoons of shredded Mexican cheese and garnish with chopped cilantro.
  • Optional: Place bowls under a broiler for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.