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Chicken Fajita Cottage Cheese

Chicken Fajita Cottage Cheese Bake: Your New Comfort Favorite

This Chicken Fajita Cottage Cheese Bake is a flavorful, protein-packed dish perfect for busy weeknights and keto-friendly diets.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups bell peppers mixed colors
  • 1 medium onion sweet
  • 2 cups cottage cheese can substitute Greek yogurt or ricotta
  • 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning or to taste
  • 1 cup cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese for topping
Optional Ingredients
  • 4 tortillas corn or flour for serving
  • 2 cups cilantro-lime cauliflower rice for serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and bell peppers, sautéing for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed veggies with cooked, diced chicken, blended cottage cheese, and fajita seasoning. Stir until well mixed.
  4. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
  5. Sprinkle a layer of shredded cheese over the chicken fajita mixture.
  6. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  7. Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  8. Scoop portions of the bake onto plates and garnish with fresh cilantro or toppings of choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For creaminess, blend the cottage cheese thoroughly. Customize seasoning to your taste.

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