Ingredients
2–3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 can (10-15 oz) enchilada sauce (red or green)
1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
4 cups cooked rice (brown or white)
1–2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup corn (frozen or canned), drained
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1–2 avocados, diced
Optional toppings: sour cream/Greek yogurt, jalapeños, lime wedges, hot sauce
Instructions
1. 1. Cook rice according to package directions; set aside.
2. 2. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken with taco seasoning, mixing well.
3. 3. Add enchilada sauce and cottage cheese to the chicken; stir until well combined (cottage cheese will break down slightly).
4. 4. Transfer the chicken mixture to a saucepan and heat over medium heat until hot and bubbly, or microwave in 1-2 minute intervals, stirring between.
5. 5. While mixture heats, prepare toppings: drain black beans and corn, chop cilantro, dice avocado.
6. 6. Assemble bowls: Place a generous scoop of rice in each bowl.
7. 7. Spoon a hearty amount of hot chicken mixture over the rice.
8. 8. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the hot mixture; let melt.
9. 9. Add black beans, corn, cilantro, and avocado.
10. 10. Serve with optional toppings as desired.
Notes
Rotisserie chicken saves time. For smoother sauce, blend cottage cheese with enchilada sauce before adding. Meal prep: store chicken mixture separately from rice and toppings for up to 4 days. To freeze chicken mixture, omit cottage cheese; add fresh cottage cheese when reheating. Vegetarian: omit chicken, double the beans, and add sautéed veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Microwave
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Gluten-free option, Low-carb option (with cauliflower rice)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
