Cottage cheese enchilada

Recipe Information

Description:
Cottage cheese enchilada is a delicious Mexican recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 30 minutes of prep time and about 30 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 1 hour. The overall cooking skill level is considered intermediate. This recipe will yield 6 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 6
Preparation Time 30 Minutes
Cook Time 30 Minutes
Total Time 1 Hour
Difficulty Intermediate
Main Ingredient Cottage Cheese; Chicken
Category Dairy; Poultry
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Cook Method Baking; Stove Top
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, boiled and shredded

  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped

  • 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

  • 1/2 cup sour cream

  • 2 cups cottage cheese

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 pinch ground pepper

  • 12 flour tortillas or 12 corn tortillas

  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or 2 cups monterey jack cheese

  • 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce

Directions

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F.

  • Heat the oil in medium saucepan and add the shredded chicken.

  • Mix in the onion and taco seasoning and prepare based on the package directions of the taco seasoning.

  • Next, mix the sour cream, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper in a separate medium size bowl.

  • Transfer some of the meat mixture, cheese mixture, and shredded cheese to a tortilla and roll into an enchilada. Repeat with all tortillas.

  • Put the enchiladas in a 9x13 inch baking dish, making sure that the folded edge of the tortilla roll is on the bottom of the pan.

  • If there is any meat or cheese mixture or shredded cheese left, sprinkle it on top of the enchiladas.

  • Pour the enchilada sauce over tortillas.

  • Put into the oven and bake for about 20-30 minutes.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 533 cal

  • Total fat: 27g

  • Saturated fat: 13g

  • Cholesterol: 87mg

  • Sodium: 1,700mg

  • Carbohydrate: 40g

  • Fiber: 3g

  • Protein: 32g