Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Cooked brown rice or quinoa (for serving)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, salsa, cottage cheese, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Divide cooked brown rice or quinoa into serving bowls.
- Top with the chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese if desired.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately or store in meal prep containers for later.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep and adjust spices to your family’s preferences. Add veggies for more nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing, Serving
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free, High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg