Cottage Cheese Chicken Enchiladas
Cottage Cheese Chicken Enchiladas balance tender shredded chicken with a tangy, mellow cottage cheese and sour cream filling, all wrapped in corn tortillas and smothered in red enchilada sauce. Monterey Jack melts over the top for a gooey finish, with gentle heat from green chiles and taco spices. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or sharing with friends.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cottage Cheese Chicken Enchiladas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.55 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
To make the meat mixture: Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, onion, and green chile peppers and cook, stirring, until browned, then add the taco seasoning and finish the meat mixture as directed on the package.
- 2
To make the cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, combine sour cream with cottage cheese and season with salt and pepper; stir until well mixed.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 4
To assemble the enchiladas: Warm the tortillas until soft. In each tortilla, add a spoonful of the meat mixture, a spoonful of the cheese mixture, and a bit of shredded cheese. Roll the tortillas and arrange them in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with any remaining meat and cheese mixtures, enchilada sauce, and the remaining shredded cheese.
- 5
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Calories 549.37 kcal High 27%
- Protein 44.14 g Good Source 88%
- Carbohydrate 36.16 g 13%
- Total Fat 25.33 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 13.67 g High 68%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 119.11 mg High 40%
- Sodium 1269.17 mg High 55%
- Dietary Fiber 3.23 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 6.8 g --
- Added Sugars 0.65 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 469.53 mg Good Source 36%
- Iron 1.9 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 251.17 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 78.81 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 11.24 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.3 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Cottage Cheese Chicken Enchiladas is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Corn Tortilla, and Cottage Cheese. Each serving provides about 549.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cottage Cheese Chicken Enchiladas?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Cottage Cheese Chicken Enchiladas made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Corn Tortilla, Cottage Cheese, Diced Green Chiles. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Cottage Cheese Chicken Enchiladas?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cottage Cheese Chicken Enchiladas?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 549.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cottage Cheese Chicken Enchiladas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Cottage Cheese Chicken Enchiladas healthy?
- Cottage Cheese Chicken Enchiladas has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 549.37 calories and 44.14 g of protein, or 88% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1269.17 mg (55% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.67 g (68% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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