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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
Cottage Cheese Chicken Enchiladas
  1. 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. 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. 3

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  4. 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. 5

    Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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 552.14 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.
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 552.14 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.

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