COTTAGE CHEESE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

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Ever tried chicken enchiladas made with cottage cheese? Now's your chance! This takes some prep time, but it is well worth it. You can make it 1 day ahead, and serve the next day.

Provided by annabell

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - boiled and shredded
½ cup chopped onion
1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
½ cup sour cream
2 cups cottage cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • To Make Meat Mixture: Heat oil in medium skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, onion and green chile peppers and saute until browned, then add taco seasoning and prepare meat mixture according to package directions.
  • To Make Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl mix sour cream with cottage cheese and season with salt and pepper; stir until well blended.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • To Assemble Enchiladas: Heat tortillas until soft. In each tortilla place a spoonful of meat mixture, a spoonful of cheese mixture and a bit of shredded cheese. Roll tortillas and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with any remaining meat and cheese mixture, enchilada sauce and remaining shredded cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 97.7 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 1685.1 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

Bappy Babu
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I'm not a big fan of cottage cheese, but I loved these enchiladas. The cottage cheese gave them a moist and flavorful filling.


Syed Faizulhassan
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These enchiladas were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Doha Qatar
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These enchiladas were a bit too expensive to make. I think I'll look for a more affordable recipe next time.


leopi purin
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I love that these enchiladas can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy weeknights.


accept Mathebula
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These enchiladas were a great way to use up leftover chicken. I will definitely be making them again.


festus kamara
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These enchiladas were a bit too time-consuming to make. I think I'll look for a simpler recipe next time.


Saroj pra Kushwaha
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I love that these enchiladas are made with healthy ingredients. I feel good about feeding them to my family.


Jasmine Tennant
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These enchiladas were a bit too spicy for my kids. I think I'll use a milder sauce next time.


Khotso James Makae
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I love the unique flavor that the cottage cheese gives these enchiladas. They're a great change from traditional enchiladas.


Don William
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These enchiladas were a bit too cheesy for me. I think I'll use less cheese next time.


Brandon White
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I had a hard time finding cottage cheese, so I used ricotta cheese instead. The enchiladas still turned out great!


Oasis Harry
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These enchiladas were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


ibinabo braide
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I love that these enchiladas are made with cottage cheese. It makes them so moist and flavorful.


abbas kanaan
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These enchiladas were easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought enchilada sauce and they were still delicious.


Ramanan Akali
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I've made these enchiladas twice now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The cottage cheese gives them a unique and delicious flavor.


Tuntuni Pakhi
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These cottage cheese chicken enchiladas were a hit with my family! The filling was moist and flavorful, and the enchiladas were cheesy and gooey. I will definitely be making these again.